2014 New Hampshire Revised Statutes
Title XXX - OCCUPATIONS AND PROFESSIONS
Chapter 321-A - CARNIVAL-AMUSEMENT OPERATORS
Section 321-A:2-a - Inspections.

    321-A:2-a Inspections. –
    I. All carnival or amusement rides shall be inspected at the following times:
       (a) Carnival or amusement rides operated at a fixed and regular location:
          (1) By an agent of the commissioner when originally put into operation for the use of the public. The director shall be notified of the operator's intent at least 10 days prior to the inspection.
          (2) By the agent of the commissioner within 15 days prior to the expected date of operation at the start of each season. The director shall be notified at least 10 days prior to the inspection.
          (3) By an agent of the commissioner, after having been completely or substantially disassembled and reassembled.
          (4) By the operator, daily on days of operation and prior to operation, using an inspection form developed by the director, which form shall be kept by the owner of the ride for a period of 2 years.
          (5) By an agent of the commissioner, if warranted, after receipt of inspection reports.
          (6) By an agent of the commissioner, at unannounced times.
       (b) Carnival or amusement rides which are relocatable:
          (1) By an agent of the commissioner, upon initial annual assembly in New Hampshire.
          (2) By an agent of the commissioner not less than 90 days and not more than 120 days after the inspection required by subparagraph (1).
          (3) By the operator on each day of operation, prior to operation, using the inspection form developed by the director. The form shall be forwarded to the director on a weekly basis, or upon relocation of the ride, whichever occurs first.
          (4) By an agent of the commissioner, if warranted, after receipt of the inspection reports.
          (5) By an agent of the commissioner at unannounced time.
    II. Any person who operates a carnival or amusement ride without submitting to the inspections required by this section shall be guilty as provided in RSA 321-A:9 for a violation of RSA 321-A:5.

Source. 1983, 233:3. 1987, 124:6, I(d). 1988, 288:11. 2004, 58:7, 8, eff. June 2, 2004.