(1) General Requirements for Amusement Ride Operation. Beginning on April 1, 2023, a person may not operate an amusement ride in the state that is open to the public until they meet the following general requirements:
- (a) apply for and receive a valid permit to operate an amusement ride in the state;
- (b) to apply for a permit, provide certification of an inspection completed following Section R920-60-8 for each inspection conducted by a qualified safety inspector;
- (c) report serious injuries as required by statute and rule;
- (d) not operate a mobile amusement ride after a reportable serious injury until authorized by the director;
- (e) maintain insurance on amusement rides as required by statute and rule; and
- (f) conduct daily inspections and maintain documentation for daily inspections for one year.
(2) The Department incorporates by reference the following ASTM standards into this rule:
(a) The following sections of F770-24 Standard Practice for Ownership, Operation, Maintenance, and Inspection of Amusement Rides and Devices (Apr. 25, 2025):
- (i) Section 5. Owner-Operator's Responsibility;
- (ii) Section 6. Operations Program Requirements;
- (iii) Section 7. Maintenance Program Requirements;
- (iv) Section 8. Inspection Program Requirements; and
- (v) Section 9. Training Program Requirements.
- (b) Section 7. Concession Go-Kart Facility Operations of F2007-24 Standard Practice for Design, Manufacture, and Operation of Concession Go-Karts and Facilities (Apr. 25, 2025);
- (c) Section 5. Ownership, Operation, Maintenance, Inspection, and Training Requirements of F2460-19 Standard Practice for Special Requirements for Bumper Boats (Sept. 26 2023); and
- (d) F2960-23 Standard Practice for Permanent Amusement Railwide Ride Tracks and Related Devices (July 19, 2023).
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