§ 25-15-66. 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 an amusement 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 […]
§ 25-15-51. 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, […]
§ 25-15-55. Application for Permit to Operate Rides; Operation Prior to Issuance of Permit; Certificate of Inspection
No amusement ride shall be operated, except for purposes of testing and inspection, until a permit for its operation has been issued by the office. The owner of an amusement ride shall apply for a permit to the office on a form furnished by the office providing such information as the office may require. No […]
§ 25-15-56. Amusement Ride Inspection; Issuance of Certificate of Inspection
All amusement rides shall be inspected annually, and may be inspected more frequently, by a licensed inspector at the owner’s or operator’s expense. If the amusement 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 operator a […]
§ 25-15-57. Waiver of Ride Inspection Requirement
The office may waive the requirement of subsection (a) of Code Section 25-15-56 if the owner of an amusement ride gives satisfactory proof to the office that the amusement ride has passed an inspection conducted by a federal agency or by another state whose standards and regulations for the inspection of such an amusement ride […]
§ 25-15-58. Issuance of Permits
The office shall issue a permit to operate an amusement ride to the owner thereof upon successful completion of a safety inspection of the amusement ride conducted by a licensed inspector and upon receiving an application for permit with a certificate of insurance. The permit shall be valid for the calendar year in which issued. […]