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§ 25-15-98. Posting of Age, Size, and Weight Requirements for Rides

The owner or operator of a carnival ride shall post a clearly visible sign at the location of each ride and at the location of tickets sales for each ride which states any age, weight, or height requirements of the ride which are necessary as a safeguard against injury. It shall be unlawful for any […]

§ 25-15-100. State Liability Not Created

Neither this article nor any provision of this article shall be construed to place any liability on the State of Georgia, the office, or the Commissioner with respect to any claim by any person, firm, or corporation relating in any way whatsoever to carnival rides and any injury or damages arising therefrom. History. Code 1981, […]

§ 25-15-101. Regulation of Carnival Rides by Counties, Municipalities, and Other Political Subdivisions

No county, municipality, or other political subdivision shall have the power to pass ordinances, resolutions, or other requirements regulating the construction, installation, inspection, maintenance, repair, or operation of carnival rides within the limits of such county, municipality, or other political subdivision. Any such ordinances, resolutions, or other requirements shall be void and of no effect; […]

§ 25-15-82. Authority to Consult

The Commissioner shall be authorized to consult with persons knowledgeable in the area of the carnival ride industry and to create committees composed of such consultants to assist the Commissioner in carrying out his or her duties under this article. History. Code 1981, § 34-13-3, enacted by Ga. L. 1986, p. 330, § 2; Ga. […]

§ 25-15-83. Safety Standards and Regulations; Licensing of Inspectors; Ride Permits; Fees

The office shall formulate standards and regulations, or changes to such standards and regulations, for the safe assembly, disassembly, repair, maintenance, use, operation, and inspection of all carnival rides. The standards and regulations shall be reasonable and based upon generally accepted engineering standards, formulas, and practices pertinent to the industry. Formulation and promulgation of such […]

§ 25-15-84. Licensing of Private Inspectors

The office may license such private inspectors as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this article. History. Code 1981, § 34-13-6, enacted by Ga. L. 1986, p. 330, § 2; Ga. L. 1990, p. 1945, § 1; Code 1981, § 25-15-84 , as redesignated by Ga. L. 2012, p. 1144, § 4/SB […]

§ 25-15-85. Permit Required; Application; Engineering Evaluation

No carnival ride shall be operated in any calendar year, except for purposes of testing and inspection, until a permit for its operation has been issued by the office. The owner of a carnival ride shall apply for a permit to the office on a form furnished by the office, providing such information as the […]

§ 25-15-86. Inspections

All carnival rides and attractions shall be inspected annually and may be inspected more frequently by a licensed inspector at the owner’s or operator’s expense. If the carnival ride meets all relevant provisions of this article and the standards and regulations adopted pursuant to this article, the licensed inspector shall provide to the owner or […]