Rule 120-3-27-.04 - Rules; Regulations; Rider Responsibility; Warnings and Signage(1) Every owner, ride operator and the public using an amusement ride shall comply with these rules and regulations as they apply.(2) An amusement ride which is not in compliance with this Chapter shall not be used or occupied.(3) Where only individual units of a ride, such as cars, seats, or other carriers are defective and not in compliance with this Chapter, such units shall be taken out of service and clearly marked with a red tag reading "Out of Service"; provided, however, such defects do not jeopardize the safety of the entire ride.(4) The Chief Safety Engineer or his designee, upon presenting credentials to the owner/operator, is authorized without prior notice to inspect and investigate during regular working hours and at other reasonable times, and within reasonable limits and manner, any establishment, assembly area, or other area where amusement rides or amusement attractions are assembled or are in use.(a) Inspection includes, but is not limited to, a review of necessary documents, observance and/or inspection of ride assembly or setup.(b) Inspection of the ride is to include; foundation, blocking, fuel containers, mechanical condition and safe operation of the ride.(5) Recommended passenger restrictions and limitations, where applicable, such as but not limited to, height, weight, age, passenger placement, or other appropriate restrictions shall be provided to the end user by the manufacturer or seller of the amusement ride or device. In the event the manufacturer is unwilling or unable to provide said restrictions, thereby rendering himself in non-compliance with this Law and A.S.T.M. Standards, the said restrictions and/or limitation must be established by the owner and/or manager and shall be acceptable to the Office.(6) The Commissioner or his designee in accordance with (5) above shall maintain a list containing approved height restrictions for major rides.(7) All ride patrons shall: (a) Obey all posted signs, including but not limited to, warning signs, instruction signs, and directions signs, which are not inconsistent with these rules;(b) Obey the instructions of ride attendants;(c) Properly use all safety equipment provided;(d) Act in a responsible manner while using an amusement ride, device or attraction;(e) Refrain from acting in any manner that may cause or contribute to injury to self or others;(f) Not participate or use an amusement ride, device or attraction while under the influence of alcohol or any intoxicating substance; and(g) Be subject to any or all of the following penalties for violation of this Section A: 1. Removal from the ride, device or attraction and barred from returning that day; 2. Removal from the amusement owner's property and barred from returning that day;3. Subject to a civil penalty up to a maximum of $100 per infraction to be assessed in accordance with the civil penalty provisions of these rules.(8) All ride patrons, if the patron is a minor, the patron's parent or guardian, shall report in writing to the amusement owner or his designee any injury sustained on an amusement ride prior to leaving the amusement owner's premises, unless the ride patron (or parent or guardian) is unable to file the report because of the severity of the injuries, in which case the report shall be filed as soon as reasonably possible.(9) Sign Requirements: (a) Warnings and directions shall be based upon the standards of the American Society of Testing Materials (ASTM) or the American National Standards Institute (ANSI), or, if expressly approved by the Commissioner, other nationally recognized technical or scientific authority in the amusement ride or carnival ride industry.(b) Signs shall be displayed in a public and conspicuous place on or near the ride, device or attraction in letters clearly visible from at least a distance of 15 feet.(c) Rider responsibilities and potential penalties shall be posted in at least one public and conspicuous location on the premises of the amusement owner. Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 120-3-27-.04
O.C.G.A. Sec. 25-15-53, 25-15-61, 25-15-66.
Original Rule entitled "Rules; Regulations; Rider Responsibility; Warnings and Signage"adopted. F. Sep. 4, 2013; eff. Sept. 24, 2013.