2010 Michigan Compiled Laws
Chapter 408 - LABOR
Act 225 of 1966 - CARNIVAL-AMUSEMENT SAFETY ACT OF 1966 (408.651 - 408.670)

CARNIVAL-AMUSEMENT SAFETY ACT OF 1966
Act 225 of 1966
AN ACT to provide for the inspection, licensing, and regulation of carnival and amusement rides; to provide for the safety of the public using carnival and amusement rides; to create a carnival-amusement safety board in the department of licensing and regulation; to provide for the disposition of revenues; to make an appropriation; and to provide penalties for violations.

History: 1966, Act 225, Imd. Eff. July 11, 1966 ;-- Am. 1982, Act 35, Imd. Eff. Mar. 12, 1982
Compiler's Notes: For transfer of powers and duties of certain occupational functions, boards, and commissions from the Department of Licensing and Regulation to the Department of Commerce, see E.R.O. No. 1991-9, compiled at MCL 338.3501 of the Michigan Compiled Laws.

• Section 408.651 - Carnival-amusement safety act of 1966; short title.
• Section 408.652 - Definitions.
• Section 408.653 - Carnival-amusement safety board; appointment, terms, and qualifications of members.
• Section 408.654 - Carnival-amusement safety board; conducting business at public meeting; quorum; meetings; notice; election of chairperson and other officers; clerical and administrative help; payment.
• Section 408.655 - Carnival-amusement safety board; compensation and expenses.
• Section 408.656 - Carnival-amusement safety board; promulgation of definitions, codes, rules and regulations.
• Section 408.657 - Director; administration and enforcement of act, codes, rules, and regulations.
• Section 408.658 - Fees.
• Section 408.659 - Inspectors; appointment, qualifications.
• Section 408.660 - Carnival-amusement ride; permit requirement, application, annual inspection.
• Section 408.661 - Permit to operate carnival-amusement ride; issuance.
• Section 408.662 - Erection or alteration of ride; notice of intent, plans or diagrams.
• Section 408.663 - Order for temporary cessation of operation; unsafe condition, correction.
• Section 408.664 - Construction of act as to existing installations.
• Section 408.665 - Hardship cases; modification of rules and regulations, request, written authorization, record.
• Section 408.666 - Security against owner's or operator's liability for injury required; insurance or bond; local unit of government as self-insurer.
• Section 408.667 - Temporary cessation of operations; order; duration; violation of act as misdemeanor; separate offense; exception.
• Section 408.668 - Required conduct of rider; requirements.
• Section 408.669 - Rider safety responsibilities; signs.
• Section 408.670 - Injury report.