88A.10 Penalties.
1. Any person who operates an amusement device or ride, concession booth or related electrical equipment at a carnival or fair without having obtained a permit from the commissioner or who violates any order or rule issued by the commissioner under this chapter is guilty of a serious misdemeanor.
2. A person who interferes with, impedes, or obstructs in any manner the commissioner in the performance of the commissioner’s duties under this chapter is guilty of a simple misdemeanor. A person who bribes or attempts to bribe the commissioner is subject to section 722.1.
3. A person who fails to obey a safety-related requirement listed on a sign displayed at an amusement ride pursuant to section 88A.16, subsection 2, is subject to a civil penalty of one hundred dollars.
[C73, 75, 77, 79, 81, §88A.10]
87 Acts, ch 111, §7; 98 Acts, ch 1135, §3, 7
Structure Iowa Code
Title III - PUBLIC SERVICES AND REGULATION
Chapter 88A - SAFETY INSPECTION OF AMUSEMENT RIDES
Section 88A.2 - Permit required.
Section 88A.4 - Permit and inspection fees.
Section 88A.5 - Fees to general fund.
Section 88A.7 - Cessation order.
Section 88A.8 - Judicial review.
Section 88A.12 - Local regulation.
Section 88A.13 - Waiver of inspection.
Section 88A.15 - Rider safety — required report.
Section 88A.16 - Notice to riders.
Section 88A.17 - Construction.
Section 88A.18 - Amusement ride attendants — minimum age — training.