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2006 Michigan Compiled Laws - Act 225 of 1966


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 § 338.3501 of the Michigan Compiled Laws.




The People of the State of Michigan enact:

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

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