1. (1) Accidents shall be reported to the department in accordance with Section 616.242(15), F.S. Accidents shall be reported in writing on department form FDACS 03428, Fair Rides Written Accident Report, Rev. 07/19, incorporated by reference in Rule 5J-18.0012, F.A.C. Following an accident that must be reported to the department pursuant to Section 616.242(15), F.S., and this rule:

   1. (a) Amusement rides on which an accident occurs due to a mechanical, structural, or electrical defect shall remain closed, without modification, until the department has conducted an initial review of the incident, which may include an inspection of the amusement ride, and given approval to begin repairs.
   2. (b) Before the amusement ride may resume operation, the department must review the repairs and release the ride for operation.

2. (2) Mechanical, Structural or Electrical defects or failures shall be reported to the department, in writing, in accordance with Section 616.242(15), F.S., on department form FDACS 03430, Fair Rides Mechanical, Structural or Electrical Defect/Failure Report, Rev. 07/20, incorporated by reference in Rule 5J-18.0012, F.A.C.

   1. (a) Rides shall remain closed until repairs are reviewed by the department.
   2. (b) Before resuming operation, rides must be released for operation by the department.

Rulemaking Authority 616.165, 616.242(4)(b) FS. Law Implemented 616.242(15) FS. History–New 2-14-99, Amended 5-30-05, Formerly 5F-8.0142, Amended 7-5-16, 10-29-19, 11-18-20, 5-22-24, 12-14-25.