2005 Minnesota Statutes - 184B.01 — Definitions.

     184B.01 Definitions. 


    Subdivision 1.    Scope.  For the purposes of this 
 chapter, the terms defined in this section have the meanings 
 given them. 


    Subd. 2.    Amusement ride.  "Amusement ride" means a 
 mechanical device that carries or conveys passengers along, 
 around, or over a fixed or restricted route or course for the 
 purpose of giving its passengers amusement, pleasure, thrills, 
 or excitement. 


    "Amusement ride" does not include: 


    (1) a coin-operated ride that is manually, mechanically, or 
 electrically operated and customarily placed in a public 
 location and that does not normally require the supervision or 
 services of an operator; or 


    (2) nonmechanized playground equipment, including but not 
 limited to swings, seesaws, stationary spring-mounted animal 
 features, rider-propelled merry-go-rounds, climbers, playground 
 slides, trampolines, and physical fitness devices. 


    Subd. 3.    Commissioner.  "Commissioner" means the 
 commissioner of labor and industry. 


    Subd. 4.    Operator.  "Operator" means a person who 
 owns an amusement ride. 


    HIST: 1992 c 382 s 1