2011 Louisiana Laws
Revised Statutes
TITLE 40 — Public health and safety
RS 40:1484.2 — Definitions

§1484.2. Definitions

As used in this Part, the following definitions shall apply unless otherwise indicated:

(1) "Air-supported structure" means any amusement attraction that incorporates a structural and mechanical system that employs a high-strength fabric or film that achieves its strength, shape, and stability by pretensioning with internal air pressure, all of which are intended to provide an enclosed area for the self-enjoyment of those so confined within.

(2) "Amusement attraction" means any building or structure around, over, or through which people may move or walk, without the aid of any moving device integral to the building or structure, that provides amusement, pleasure, thrills, or excitement. "Amusement attraction" does not include any enterprise principally devoted to the exhibition of products of agriculture, industry, education, science, religion, or the arts.

(3) "Amusement ride" means any mechanized device or combination of devices which carries passengers along, around, or over a fixed or restricted course for the purpose of giving its passengers amusement, pleasure, thrills, or excitement. "Amusement ride" also includes any mechanized device or combination of devices of a permanent nature even though such device or combination of devices is subject to building regulations issued by cities or parishes and existing applicable safety orders.

(4) "Assistant secretary" means the assistant secretary of the office of the state fire marshal, code enforcement and building safety in the Department of Public Safety and Corrections, or his designee.

(5) "Certificate of inspection" means a certificate issued by the assistant secretary of the office of the state fire marshal, code enforcement and building safety, subsequent to an inspection by an inspector.

(6) "Department" means Department of Public Safety and Corrections.

(7) "Inspector" means a person who is a licensed engineer experienced in materials testing or a person who is certified by and maintains at least a Level 1 certification from the National Association of Amusement Ride Safety Officials or who has an equivalent certification as determined by rules promulgated by the assistant secretary pursuant to this Part. Such person must be registered with and commissioned by the assistant secretary to assure that he possesses the minimum qualifications. Such person shall not inspect any amusement ride or attraction if he is also the operator of the same.

(8) "Operator" means a person, or the agent of a person, who owns or controls or has the duty to control the operation of an amusement attraction or ride or more than two air-supported structures. "Operator" may include an agency of the state or any of its political subdivisions.

Acts 1985, No. 733, §1; Acts 1992, No. 244, §2, eff. June 10, 1992; Acts 1997, No. 878, §1; Acts 1998, 1st Ex. Sess., No. 130, §1; Acts 1999, No. 413, §1; Acts 2000, 1st Ex. Sess., No. 59, §1; Acts 2003, No. 488, §1; Acts 2003, No. 490, §1; Acts 2005, No. 389, §1.