1. (1) If an owner-operator or operator violates this rule concerning an amusement ride, the director may:

   1. (a) deny, suspend, or revoke, in whole or in part, the owner-operator's annual amusement ride permit or multi-ride permit for the amusement ride;
   2. (b) impose fines or administrative penalties per this rule; or
   3. (c) both.
2. (2) The director may file an action in district court to enjoin the operation of an amusement ride if the director finds that an owner-operator has violated this rule.

3. (3) If the director finds an owner-operator has violated this rule, the director may issue a citation according to the following schedule, maximum by type of violation:

   1. (a) Operating an amusement ride without a current permit, the director may issue a citation per violation, per amusement ride, per day of:

      1. (i) for a first offense, $500; or
      2. (ii) for a second offense, $1,000.

   2. (b) Owner-operator fails to notify the director of intent to operate within the state;

      1. (i) for a first offense, $500; or
      2. (ii) for a second offense, $1,000.

   3. (c) Operating an amusement ride without proper liability insurance, the director may issue a citation per violation, per amusement ride, per day of:

      1. (i) for a first offense, $500; or
      2. (ii) for a second offense, $1,000.

   4. (d) Operating an amusement ride without current safety inspection certification, the director may issue a citation per violation, per amusement ride, per day of:

      1. (i) for a first offense, $500; or
      2. (ii) for a second offense, $1,000.

   5. (e) Operating an amusement ride in violation of a cease-and-desist order, the director may issue a citation per violation, per amusement ride, per day of:

      1. (i) for a first offense, $1,000; or
      2. (ii) for a second offense, $2,500.

   6. (f) Failing to report a reportable injury to the director within eight hours after the owner-operator learns of the reportable serious injury, the director may issue a citation per violation, per amusement ride, per day of;

      1. (i) for a first offense, $1,000; or
      2. (ii) for a second offense, $1,500.

   7. (g) Operating an amusement ride by an unqualified person, the director may issue a citation per violation, per amusement ride, per day of:

      1. (i) for a first offense, $500; or
      2. (ii) for a second offense, $1,000.

   8. (h) Failing to maintain records of an amusement ride following this rule:

      1. (i) for a first offense, $500; or
      2. (ii) for a second offense, $1,000.
      3. (i) Failing to report a serious physical injury to a fair, show, landlord, or property owner, the director may issue a citation per violation, per amusement ride, per day of:
      4. (i) for a first offense, $500; or
      5. (ii) for a second offense, $750.

   9. (j) Failing to update operation locations with the director before operating, the director may issue a citation per violation, per amusement ride, per day of:

      1. (i) for a first offense, $250; or
      2. (ii) for a second offense, $500.

   10. (k) Falsifying an application to the director:

       1. (i) for a first offense, $1,000; or
       2. (ii) for a second offense, $1,500.
       3. (l) Denying the director access to an amusement ride:
       4. (i) for a first offense, $1,000; or
       5. (ii) for a second offense, $1,500.

   11. (m) Other violations of Title 72, Chapter 16, Amusement Ride Safety Act or this rule not listed:

       1. (i) for a first offense, Warning; or
       2. (ii) for a second offense, $250.
4. (4) The director will not renew an annual permit if the owner-operator has unresolved outstanding violations or unpaid fines.

KEY: transportation safety, amusement ride, amusement ride permit, amusement ride penalty

Date of Last Change: September 10, 2025

Notice of Continuation: January 8, 2026

Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: 72-16-203