§ 25-15-96. Order for Temporary Cessation; Injunction; Penalties
The Commissioner or the Commissioner’s authorized representative may issue a written order for the temporary cessation of operation of a carnival ride if it has been determined after inspection to be hazardous or unsafe. Operations shall not resume until such conditions are corrected to the satisfaction of the Commissioner or the Commissioner’s authorized representative. In […]
§ 25-15-81. Definitions
As used in this article, the term: “Authorized person” means a competent person experienced and instructed in the work to be performed who has been given the responsibility to perform his or her duty by the owner or the owner’s representative. “Carnival ride” means any mechanical device, other than amusement rides regulated under Article 3 […]
§ 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 […]
§ 25-15-86. 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 […]
§ 25-15-87. Waiver of Inspection for Rides Inspected by Other Entity
The office may waive the requirement of Code Section 25-15-86 if the owner of a carnival ride gives satisfactory proof to the office that the carnival ride has passed an inspection conducted by a federal agency or by another state whose standards and regulations for the inspection of such a carnival ride are at least […]
§ 25-15-88. Issuance of Permit
The office shall issue a permit to operate a carnival ride to the owner thereof upon successful completion of a safety inspection by a licensed inspector, upon completion by the owner of the application for a permit, and upon presentation of a certificate of inspection or waiver thereof by the office. The permit shall be […]