§ 25-15-97. Owner or Operator Denying Individual Entry to Ride
The owner or operator of a carnival ride may deny entry to a person to a carnival ride if in the owner’s or operator’s opinion the entry may jeopardize the safety of such person or the safety of any other person. Nothing in this Code section shall permit an owner or operator to deny an […]
§ 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 […]
§ 25-15-60. Ride Operators; Minimum Age
No person shall be permitted to operate an amusement ride unless he or she is at least 16 years of age. An operator shall be in attendance at all times that an amusement ride is in operation and shall operate no more than one amusement ride at any given time. History. Code 1981, § 34-12-12, […]
§ 25-15-61. Accident Reports
The owner of the amusement ride shall report to the office any accident resulting in a fatality or an injury requiring immediate inpatient overnight hospitalization incurred during the operation of any amusement ride. The report shall be in writing, shall describe the nature of the occurrence and injury, and shall be mailed by first-class mail […]
§ 25-15-62. Liability Insurance, Bond, Cash, or Security Coverage
No person shall operate an amusement ride unless at the time there is in existence: A policy of insurance in an appropriate amount determined by regulation insuring the owner and operator (if an independent contractor) against liability for injury to persons arising out of the operation of the amusement ride; A bond in a like […]
§ 25-15-63. Variances
If any person would incur practical difficulties or unnecessary hardships in complying with the standards and regulations adopted pursuant to this article, or if any person is aggrieved by any order issued by the office, the person may make a written application to the office stating his or her grounds and applying for a variance. […]
§ 25-15-30. 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 boilers and pressure vessels and any injury or damages arising therefrom. History. […]