§ 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 […]
§ 25-15-89. Maintenance, Inspection, and Repair Records
The owner shall maintain up-to-date maintenance, inspection, and repair records between inspection periods for each carnival ride in accordance with such standards and regulations as are adopted pursuant to this article. Such records shall contain a copy of all inspection reports commencing with the last annual inspection, a description of all maintenance performed, and a […]
§ 25-15-90. Ride Operators; Minimum Standards for Operation of Rides
No person shall be permitted to operate a carnival ride unless he or she is at least 16 years of age. An operator shall be in attendance at all times that a carnival ride is in operation and shall operate no more than one carnival ride at any given time. No carnival ride shall be […]
§ 25-15-91. Accident Reports
The owner of the carnival ride shall report to the office any accident incurred during the operation of any carnival ride resulting in a fatality or an injury requiring medical attention from a licensed medical facility. The report shall be in writing, shall describe the nature of the occurrence and injury, and shall be delivered […]
§ 25-15-92. Liability Insurance, Bond, or Other Security Required
No person shall operate a carnival ride unless at the time there is in existence: A policy of insurance in an amount not less than $1 million (if an independent contractor) against liability for injury to persons arising out of the operation of the carnival ride; A bond in a like amount; provided, however, that […]
§ 25-15-51. Definitions
As used in this article, the term: “Amusement ride” means any mechanical device, other than those regulated by the Consumer Products Safety Commission, which carries or conveys passengers along, around, or over a fixed or restricted route or course or within a defined area for the purpose of giving its passengers amusement, pleasure, thrills, or […]
§ 25-15-67. Right of Owner or Operator to Deny Entry to Rides; Inspector’s Right of Access
The owner or operator of an amusement ride may deny entry to a person to an amusement 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 […]
§ 25-15-52. Consultation With Persons Knowledgeable in Area of Amusement Rides; Creation of Committees
The Commissioner shall be authorized to consult with persons knowledgeable in the area of the amusement 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, § 34-12-3, enacted by Ga. L. 1985, p. 1453, § 1; Ga. […]
§ 25-15-53. Formulation of Standards and Regulations for Rides; Related Powers and Duties
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 amusement 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 […]
§ 25-15-54. 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, § 34-12-6, enacted by Ga. L. 1985, p. 1453, § 1; Code 1981, § 25-15-54 , as redesignated by Ga. L. 2012, p. 1144, § 3/SB 446. The 2012 amendment, effective May 2, […]