RCW 67.42.010 Definitions. Unless the context clearly requires otherwise, the definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter. (1) “Amusement structure” means electrical or mechanical devices or combinations of devices operated for revenue and to provide amusement or entertainment to viewers or audiences at carnivals, fairs, or amusement parks. “Amusement structure” also means a bungee […]
RCW 67.42.020 Requirements—Operation of amusement ride or structure—Bungee jumping device inspection. Before operating any amusement ride or structure, the owner or operator shall: (1) Obtain a permit pursuant to RCW 67.42.030; (2) Have the amusement ride or structure inspected for safety at least once annually by an insurer, a person with whom the insurer has […]
RCW 67.42.025 Inspections and inspectors—Comparable regulation and comparable qualification. (1) An amusement ride that has been inspected in any state, territory, or possession of the United States that, in the discretion of the department, has a level of regulation comparable to this chapter, shall be deemed to meet the inspection requirement of this chapter. (2) […]
RCW 67.42.030 Permit—Application—Decal. (1) Application for an operating permit to operate an amusement ride or structure shall be made on an annual basis by the owner or operator of the amusement ride or structure. The application shall be made on forms prescribed by the department and shall include the certificate required by RCW 67.42.020(2). (2) […]
RCW 67.42.040 Permit—Duration—Material modification of ride or structure—Bungee jumping device replacement, movement, purchase. (1) Except as provided in subsection (2) of this section or unless a shorter period is specified by the department, permits issued under RCW 67.42.030 are valid for a one-year period. (2) If an amusement ride or structure is materially rebuilt or […]
RCW 67.42.050 Rules—Orders to cease operation—Administrative proceedings. (1) The department shall adopt rules under chapter 34.05 RCW to administer this chapter. Such rules may exempt amusement rides or structures otherwise subject to this chapter if the amusement rides or structures are located on lands owned by [the] United States government or its agencies and are […]
RCW 67.42.060 Fees. (1) The department may charge a reasonable fee not to exceed ten dollars for each permit issued under RCW 67.42.030. All fees collected by the department under this chapter shall be deposited in the state general fund. This subsection does not apply to permits issued under RCW 67.42.030 to operate a bungee […]
RCW 67.42.070 Penalty. Any person who operates an amusement ride or structure without complying with the requirements of this chapter is guilty of a gross misdemeanor. [ 1985 c 262 § 7.]
RCW 67.42.080 Counties and municipalities—Supplemental ordinances. Nothing contained in this chapter prevents a county or municipality from adopting and enforcing ordinances which relate to the operation of amusement rides or structures and supplement the provisions of this chapter. [ 1985 c 262 § 8.]
RCW 67.42.090 Bungee jumping—Permission. (1) Bungee jumping from a publicly owned bridge or publicly owned land is allowed only if permission has been granted by the government body that has jurisdiction over the bridge or land. (2) Bungee jumping into publicly owned waters is allowed only if permission has been granted by the government body […]
RCW 67.42.901 Effective date—1985 c 262. This act shall take effect on January 1, 1986. [ 1985 c 262 § 11.]
