1. (1) To obtain or renew an annual permit or multi-ride annual permit, the owner-operator shall submit an application to the director that contains the following information:

   1. (a) Annual Permit for Mobile Amusement Ride. The owner-operator shall submit an application to the director that contains the following information and is in a form prescribed by the director:

      1. (i) the owner-operator's name and address;
      2. (ii) a description of the mobile amusement ride, including the manufacturer's name, serial number, and model number;
      3. (iii) each known location in the state where the owner-operator intends to operate the mobile amusement ride during the 12-month period for which the annual permit is valid;
      4. (iv) the name and contact information of the fair, show, landlord, or property owner for each location of operation;
      5. (v) the dates on which the owner-operator intends to set up the mobile amusement ride at each location;
      6. (vi) the dates on which the owner-operator intends to operate the mobile amusement ride for use by the public at each location listed;
      7. (vii) proof of compliance with insurance requirements as described in Subsection R920-60-6(6);
      8. (vii) a safety inspection certification in a form approved by the director, signed by a qualified safety inspector, dated no more than 30 days before the day on which the owner-operator submits the application for an annual permit; and
      9. (viii) a fee established by the committee.

2. (2) Owner-operators of mobile amusement rides shall update the information described in Subsection R920-60-6(1)(a)(iii) if the owner-operator learns of a new location where the owner-operator intends to operate the mobile amusement ride. A mobile amusement ride may not be operated unless the owner-operator includes the location of the ride:

   1. (a) in the owner-operator's application or renewal for an annual permit; or
   2. (b) in an update that the owner-operator submits to the director at least 30 days before the day on which the owner-operator sets up the mobile amusement ride at the location.

3. (3) Annual Permit for Permanent Amusement Ride. The owner-operator shall submit an application to the director that contains the following and is in a form prescribed by the director:

   1. (a) the owner-operator's name and address;
   2. (b) a description of the permanent amusement ride, including the manufacturer's name, serial number, and model number;
   3. (c) the location in the state where the owner-operator will operate the permanent amusement ride;
   4. (d) the first date on which the owner-operator intends to operate the permanent amusement ride for use by the public;
   5. (e) proof of compliance with insurance requirements as described in Subsection R920-60-6(6) Insurance;
   6. (f) a safety inspection certification in a form approved by the director, signed by a qualified safety inspector dated no more than 30 days before the day on which the owner-operator applies for an annual permit; and
   7. (g) a fee established by the committee.

4. (4) Multi Ride Annual Permit. For each amusement ride located at an amusement park that employs more than 1,000 individuals in a calendar year, the owner-operator shall submit an application to the director that contains the following and is in a form prescribed by the director:

   1. (a) the amusement park's name and address;
   2. (b) a list of each amusement ride located at the amusement park, including a description of each amusement ride;
   3. (c) the first date on which the owner-operator intends to operate the permanent amusement ride for use by the public;
   4. (d) proof of compliance with insurance requirements as described in Subsection R920-60-6(6) Insurance;
   5. (e) safety inspection certification in a form approved by the director, signed by a qualified safety inspector dated no more than 30 days before the day on which the owner-operator submits the application for an annual permit; and
   6. (f) a fee established by the committee.

5. (5) Permit Fees.

   1. (a) Annual Permit:

      1. (i) Kiddie Ride: $100; or
      2. (ii) Non-Kiddie Ride: $100.

   2. (b) Multi-Ride Annual Permit. For each amusement ride located at an amusement park that employs more than 1,000 individuals in a calendar year:

      1. (i) Kiddie Ride: $100; or
      2. (ii) Non-Kiddie Ride: $100.

6. (6) Insurance. Amusement ride owner-operators shall be covered by liability insurance in not less than the following minimum amounts:

   1. (a) Owner-operators with 1,000 employees or fewer:

      1. (i) $1,000,000 for bodily injury per occurrence;
      2. (ii) $250,000 for property damage per occurrence; and
      3. (iii) $3,000,000 annual aggregate limit.

   2. (b) Owner-operators with more than 1,000 employees:

      1. (i) $5,000,000 for bodily injury per occurrence:
      2. (ii) $1,000,000 for property damage per occurrence; and
      3. (iii) $10,000,000 annual aggregate limit.
   3. (c) An owner-operator or amusement park must maintain proof of insurance covering each amusement ride and make the documentation available to the director upon request.
7. (7) Issuance of Annual Permit. If the director provides written notice of deficiency in the application, the director will provide the annual permit or a written denial within a reasonable amount of time.

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