321-A:1 Definitions. – As used in this chapter: I. " Carnival or amusement ride " means a device or combination of devices that carry, convey, or direct a person or persons over or through a fixed or restricted course or within a defined area, for the primary purpose of amusement or entertainment. II. "Commissioner" […]
321-A:10, 321-A:11 Repealed by 2010, 368:1(51), eff. Dec. 31, 2010. –
321-A:2 Rules. – The commissioner shall adopt rules, pursuant to RSA 541-A, for the safe installation, repair, maintenance, use, operation, and inspection of all carnival or amusement rides, air supported structures, and amusement attractions, as covered by this chapter, for the protection of the general public. The rules shall be based upon generally accepted […]
321-A:2-a Inspections. – I. All carnival or amusement rides shall be inspected at the following times: (a) Carnival or amusement rides operated at a fixed and regular location: (1) By an agent of the commissioner when originally put into operation for the use of the public. The director shall be notified of the operator’s […]
321-A:3 Repealed by 1977, 393:3, eff. Aug. 4, 1977. –
321-A:4 Decal Required. – No person shall operate a carnival or amusement ride without a decal issued by the commissioner. The commissioner shall by rule, adopted pursuant to RSA 541-A, establish a reasonable fee for decals to cover the costs of administering this chapter. An operator shall apply for a decal to the commissioner […]
321-A:5 Registration With Commissioner. – I. In addition to any other registration requirements imposed by law, all carnival or amusement operators doing business or intending to do business in this state shall annually register with the commissioner, except that this chapter shall not apply to any such operator regulated under RSA 225-A. The fees […]
321-A:6 Newly-Developed Rides; Altered Mechanisms. – When applying for a decal for a newly-developed type of carnival or amusement ride or whenever any additions or alterations are made which change the structure, mechanism, classification or capacity of any carnival or amusement ride the operator shall file with the commissioner a notice of the operator’s […]
321-A:7 Temporary Suspension. – The commissioner may order, in writing, a temporary suspension of operation of a carnival or amusement ride if it has been determined after inspection to be hazardous or unsafe, or the required insurance coverage is not in effect or has expired, or a notice of cancellation has been issued; and […]
321-A:8 Appeals. – Any person who is aggrieved by a decision of the commissioner or his or her designee may petition the commissioner for a review of said decision within 30 days. The commissioner shall, if necessary, order a hearing to be held within 15 days of receipt of such petition. Thereafter, any person […]
321-A:9 Penalty. – Any person convicted of operating a carnival or amusement ride without having first registered it with the commissioner, as provided in RSA 321-A:5, or violating the rules adopted by the commissioner, as provided in RSA 321-A:2, shall be guilty of a violation if a natural person, or guilty of a misdemeanor […]
