247.232 Definitions for KRS 247.232 to 247.236.
As used in KRS 247.232 to 247.236: <br>(1) (a) "Amusement ride or attraction" means:
1.
Any mechanized device or combination of devices which carry <br>passengers along, around, or over a fixed or restricted course for the <br>purpose of giving its passengers amusement, pleasure, thrills, or <br>excitement; or
2.
Any building or structure around, over, or through which people may <br>walk, climb, slide, jump, or move that provides amusement, pleasure, <br>thrills, or excitement.
(b) Unless designated by administrative regulation promulgated by the
Commissioner, "amusement ride or attraction" does not include: <br>1.
Coin-operated amusement devices;
2.
Devices regulated by the Federal Aviation Administration, the Kentucky <br>Transportation Cabinet, or the federal railroad commission;
3.
Vessels under the jurisdiction of the United States Coast Guard or the <br>Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources;
4.
Tractor pulls;
5.
Auto or motorcycle events;
6.
Horse shows, rodeos, and other animal shows;
7.
Games and concessions; or
8.
Nonmechanical playground equipment, such as swings, seesaws, slides <br>less than fifteen (15) feet in height at their highest point, rider-propelled <br>merry-go-rounds, stationary spring-mounted animal devices, and <br>physical fitness equipment.
The Commissioner may, by administrative regulation, designate other rides and <br>attractions that are not included in the definition of "amusement ride or attraction";
(2) "Owner" means any person or authorized agent of the person who owns an
amusement ride or attraction or, in the event the ride or attraction is leased, the <br>lessee;
(3) "Commissioner" means the Commissioner of the Kentucky Department of
Agriculture or the Commissioner's authorized representative;
(4) "Operator" means a person eighteen (18) years of age or older who has been
properly trained to operate amusement rides and attractions, has knowledge of the <br>manufacturer's recommendations for the operation of the rides and attractions, and <br>knows the safety-based limitations of the rides and attractions;
(5) "Operator assistant" means a person sixteen (16) years of age or older whose duties
include but are not limited to: <br>(a) Loading and unloading riders of amusement rides and attractions; <br>(b) Collecting tickets; <br>(c) Checking seatbelts, lap bars, and other restraints; and
(d) Occupying the entrance or exit areas to prevent intrusion while the amusement
ride or attraction is in operation;
but who shall not operate an amusement ride or attraction; and
(6) "ASTM Standard" means the latest standards and specifications as set forth by the
American Society for Testing and Materials.
Effective: July 15, 2008 <br>History: Amended 2008 Ky. Acts ch. 116, sec. 1, effective July 15, 2008. -- Amended
2006 Ky. Acts ch. 252, Pt. XXVI, sec. 1, effective January 1, 2007. -- Amended <br>2003 Ky. Acts ch. 28, sec. 1, effective March 10, 2003. -- Amended 2002 Ky. Acts <br>ch. 268, sec. 1, effective July 15, 2002. -- Amended 2000 Ky. Acts ch. 417, sec. 10, <br>effective December 1, 2000. -- Amended 1998 Ky. Acts ch. 23, sec. 15, effective <br>July 15, 1998. -- Amended 1986 Ky. Acts ch. 356, sec. 1, effective April 9, 1986. -- <br>Created 1984 Ky. Acts ch. 386, sec. 1, effective July 13, 1984.
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