408.651 Carnival-amusement safety act of 1966; short title. Sec. 1. This act shall be known and may be cited as the “carnival-amusement safety act of 1966”. History: 1966, Act 225, Imd. Eff. July 11, 1966 Compiler’s Notes: For transfer of powers and duties of certain occupational functions, boards, and commissions from the Department of Licensing […]
408.652 Definitions. Sec. 2. As used in this act: (a) “Carnival or amusement ride” means a device that carries or conveys passengers along, around, or over a fixed or restricted route or course for the purpose of giving its passengers amusement, pleasure, thrills, or excitement. Carnival or amusement ride does not include a hobby locomotive […]
408.653 Repealed. 2014, Act 163, Imd. Eff. June 11, 2014. Compiler’s Notes: The repealed section pertained to appointment, terms, and qualification of members of carnival-amusement safety board.
408.654 Repealed. 2014, Act 163, Imd. Eff. June 11, 2014. Compiler’s Notes: The repealed section pertained to meetings, election of chairperson, and officers, and payments of clerical and administrative help.
408.655 Repealed. 2014, Act 163, Imd. Eff. June 11, 2014. Compiler’s Notes: The repealed section pertained to compensation and expenses of board members.
408.656 Promulgation of definitions, codes, and rules. Sec. 6. The department shall promulgate and formulate definitions, codes, and rules for the safe installation, repair, maintenance, use, operation and inspection of all carnival-amusement rides as the department finds necessary for the protection of the general public who use carnival and amusement rides. The definitions, codes, and […]
408.657 Director; administration and enforcement of act, codes, and rules. Sec. 7. The director shall administer and enforce this act and all codes and rules promulgated by the department. History: 1966, Act 225, Imd. Eff. July 11, 1966 ;– Am. 1982, Act 35, Imd. Eff. Mar. 12, 1982 ;– Am. 2014, Act 163, Imd. Eff. […]
408.658 Fees. Sec. 8. (1) The department shall charge the following fees for permits to operate, annual inspections, reinspections, and special inspector commissions: (a) Permit to operate…………………. $ 10.00 (b) Annual inspection: (i) Kiddie rides……………………… 40.00 (ii) Fixed coaster…………………….. 90.00 (iii) Aerial lifts……………………… 115.00 (iv) Miscellaneous rides……………….. 50.00 (c) Reinspection: (i) Kiddie rides……………………… 20.00 (ii) […]
408.659 Inspectors; appointment, qualifications. Sec. 9. The department shall hire inspectors to inspect carnival-amusement rides and shall hire or retain an individual as the direct supervisor of those inspectors who the department determines is qualified in engineering and training. History: 1966, Act 225, Imd. Eff. July 11, 1966 ;– Am. 1967, Act 265, Imd. Eff. […]
408.660 Carnival-amusement ride; operation; permit required; application; inspection; minimum age to operate; training requirements. Sec. 10. (1) An owner shall not operate a carnival-amusement ride without a permit issued by the director. On or before March 1 of each year, an owner shall apply for a permit to the director on a form furnished by […]
408.661 Permit to operate carnival or amusement ride; requirements. Sec. 11. After inspection, the department shall issue a permit to operate a carnival or amusement ride if all of the following occur: (a) The carnival or amusement ride and its owner are found to be in compliance with this act and the rules promulgated by […]
408.662 Erection or alteration of ride; notice of intent, plans, or diagrams; inspection. Sec. 12. (1) Before a new carnival or amusement ride is erected, or whenever any additions or alterations are made that change the structure, mechanism, classification, or capacity of any carnival or amusement ride, the owner shall file with the department a […]
408.663 Repealed. 2022, Act 97, Eff. Sept. 30, 2022. Compiler’s Notes: The repealed section pertained to authority to order temporary cessation of operation.
408.664 Existing carnival-amusement ride; use. Sec. 14. This act does not prevent the use of any existing carnival-amusement ride if an inspection finds that the ride is in a safe condition and conforms to the rules of the department. History: 1966, Act 225, Imd. Eff. July 11, 1966 ;– Am. 2014, Act 163, Imd. Eff. […]
408.665 Hardship cases; modification; request, written authorization, record. Sec. 15. If there are practical difficulties or unnecessary hardships for an owner to comply with the rules under this act, the director may modify the application of those rules or if the spirit of the rules is observed and the public safety is secure. An owner […]
408.666 Security against owner’s or operator’s liability for injury required; insurance or bond; local unit of government as self-insurer. Sec. 16. A person shall not operate a carnival or amusement ride unless the owner obtained security against the owner’s or operator’s liability for injury suffered by individuals riding the carnival or amusement ride by 1 […]
408.667 Permit suspensions; violations; civil fine; reinspection; revocation; injunctions; letter of warning; violation of act as misdemeanor; separate offense; exception. Sec. 17. (1) The department may suspend a permit issued under this act for any of the following reasons: (a) Upon inspection, the ride is determined to be hazardous or unsafe. (b) An inspection of […]
408.668 Required conduct of rider; requirements. Sec. 18. (1) A rider of a carnival or amusement ride shall, at a minimum, do all of the following: (a) Obey the reasonable safety rules posted in accordance with this act and oral instructions for the carnival or amusement ride given by the operator or an employee or […]
408.669 Rider safety responsibilities; signs. Sec. 19. (1) An operator shall display signs indicating the applicable rider safety responsibilities provided in section 18 and the location of stations to report injuries under section 20. The signs shall be located in all of the following locations: (a) Each station for reporting an injury. (b) Each first […]
408.669a Copy of manufacturer’s operating instructions; employee training record; emergency response plan; falsification of training record is misdemeanor. Sec. 19a. (1) On request, an owner shall, at no cost to the department, provide the department a copy of the manufacturer’s operating instructions for a carnival or amusement ride owned by the owner and any written […]
