(1) "Amusement devices" means a structure, electrical or mechanical contrivance or combination thereof which is intended to supply revenue to the owner or operator of the device by providing or offering to provide amusement, pleasures, thrills or excitement at carnivals, fairs or amusement parks. "Amusement device" does not include games, concessions and associated structures.
(2) "Amusement ride" means any vehicle, boat or other mechanical device except "water slides" moving upon or within a flow perimeter or structure, along cables, rails or ground, through the air by centrifugal force or otherwise, or across water, that is used to convey one or more individuals for amusement, entertainment, diversion or recreation. The term "amusement ride" includes, but is not limited to:
(a) Rides commonly known as Ferris wheels, carousels, parachute towers, bungee jumping, tunnels of love and roller coasters.
(b) Equipment generally associated with winter sports activities, such as ski lifts, ski tows, j-bars, t-bars, ski mobiles, chair lifts and aerial tramways.
(c) Equipment not originally designed to be used as an amusement ride, such as cranes or other lifting devices, when used as part of an amusement ride or device.
(3) "Amusement ride inspector" means an employee or representative of a casualty insurance company or companies who is qualified and regularly employed or otherwise authorized by the insurance company to inspect amusement rides and devices for safety.
(4) "Department" means the Department of Consumer and Business Services.
(5) "Director" means the Director of the Department of Consumer and Business Services.
(6) "Water slide" means a recreational device designed to provide a descending ride on a flowing water film into a splash down pool at the base of the slide. [1959 c.619 §1; 1967 c.295 §1; 1971 c.753 §52; 1981 c.566 §6; 1985 c.705 §1; 1987 c.414 §32; 1993 c.164 §1; 1993 c.744 §111]
Structure 2021 Oregon Revised Statutes
Volume : 13 - Housing, Games, Environment
Chapter 460 - Elevators; Amusement Rides and Devices
Section 460.005 - Definitions for ORS 460.005 to 460.175.
Section 460.035 - Exemptions from operation of ORS 460.005 to 460.175.
Section 460.045 - Permits, licenses, certificates and authorizations required.
Section 460.061 - Mechanical work on reciprocating conveyors; rules; fees.
Section 460.065 - Expiration and renewal of permit or certificate; rules.
Section 460.085 - Rules; granting of exceptions; fees.
Section 460.125 - Periodic inspection of elevators and permits; action upon finding noncompliance.
Section 460.155 - Appeals from adverse rulings of department.
Section 460.165 - Fees; failure to pay fee.
Section 460.310 - Definitions for ORS 460.310 to 460.370.
Section 460.320 - Permit and insurance required; notice of termination of insurance; rules.
Section 460.330 - Application for and issuance of permit; fees; rules.
Section 460.340 - Duration of permit.
Section 460.350 - Enforcing compliance with law.
Section 460.360 - Rules; applicability of Administrative Procedures Act.