88A.3 Rules.
1. The commissioner shall adopt rules pursuant to chapter 17A for the safe installation, repair, maintenance, use, operation, and inspection of amusement devices, amusement rides, concession booths, and related electrical equipment at carnivals and fairs to the extent necessary for the protection of the public. The rules shall be based on generally accepted engineering standards and shall be concerned with, but not necessarily limited to, engineering force stresses, safety devices, and preventive maintenance. If standards are available in suitable form, the standards may be incorporated by reference. The rules shall provide for the reporting of accidents and injuries incurred from the operation of amusement devices or rides, concession booths, or related electrical equipment.
2. The commissioner may modify or repeal any rule adopted under the provisions of this chapter.
[C73, 75, 77, 79, 81, §88A.3]
88 Acts, ch 1042, §2; 2008 Acts, ch 1056, §1; 2018 Acts, ch 1041, §34
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.