As used in sections 316.203 to 316.233, the following terms mean:

1. (1) "Amusement ride", any mechanical device that carries or conveys passengers along, around or over a fixed or restricted route or course or within a defined area for the purpose of giving its passengers amusement, pleasure or excitement;
2. (2) "Department", the department of public safety;
3. (3) "Director", the director of the department of public safety;
4. (4) "Operator", a person or the agent of a person who owns or controls, or has the duty to control, the operation of an amusement or ride or related electrical equipment;
5. (5) "Owner", a person who owns, leases, controls or manages the operations of an amusement ride and may include the state or any political subdivision of the state;

6. (6) "Qualified inspector", any person who is:

   1. (a) Found by the director to possess the requisite training and experience in respect of amusement rides to perform competently the inspections required by sections 316.203 to 316.233; or
   2. (b) Certified by the National Association of Amusement Ride Safety Officials (NAARSO) to have and maintain at least a level one certification; or
   3. (c) Is a member of the Amusement Industry Manufacturing and Suppliers (AIMS) and meets such qualifications as are established by the board;
7. (7) "Related electrical equipment", any electrical apparatus or wiring used in connection with amusement rides;
8. (8) "Safety rules", the rules and regulations governing rider conduct on an amusement ride, provided such rules and regulations are prominently displayed at or near the entrance to, or loading platform for, the amusement ride;
9. (9) "Serious physical injury", a patron personal injury immediately reported to the owner or operator as occurring on an amusement ride and which results in death, dismemberment, significant disfigurement or other significant injury that requires immediate in-patient admission and twenty- four-hour hospitalization under the care of a licensed physician for other than medical observation;
10. (10) "Serious incident", any single incident where three or more persons are immediately transported to a licensed off-site medical care facility for treatment of an injury as a result of being on or the operation of the amusement ride; and
11. (11) "Board", the amusement ride safety board appointed as provided in sections 316.203 to 316.233.

(L. 1997 H.B. 276 § 2, A.L. 2000 H.B. 1434)

Effective 1-1-01