44-1602. Inspections; issuance of certificates; compliance audits. (a) No amusement ride shall be operated in this state unless such ride has a valid certificate of inspection. An amusement ride erected in this state shall be inspected by a qualified inspector at least every 12 months.
The certificate of an inspection required by this subsection shall be signed and dated by the inspector and shall be available to any person contracting with the owner for the operation of such amusement ride, antique amusement ride, limited-use amusement ride or registered agritourism activity. In addition, a visible inspection decal provided by the department or other evidence of inspection shall be posted in plain view on or near the amusement ride, antique amusement ride, limited-use amusement ride or registered agritourism activity in a location where it can easily be seen.
(b) Inspections performed pursuant to this section shall be paid for by the owner of the amusement ride, antique amusement ride, limited-use amusement ride or registered agritourism activity, or in the case of a state agency or political subdivision of the state, such governmental entity shall pay for the inspection.
(c) In addition to the annual inspection required by subsection (a), the operator of an amusement ride, antique amusement ride, limited-use amusement ride or registered agritourism activity shall perform and record daily inspections of the ride. The daily inspection shall include an inspection of equipment identified for daily inspection in accordance with the applicable codes and the manufacturer's recommendations.
(d) The secretary shall conduct random compliance audits of amusement rides erected both at permanent locations and at temporary locations. A warning citation for violation of this act shall be issued against any owner or operator for a first violation.
(e) The secretary shall develop an inspection checklist, which shall be posted on the department's website.
History: L. 2008, ch. 142, § 2; L. 2017, ch. 103, § 7; L. 2018, ch. 84, § 5; May 17.
Structure Kansas Statutes
Chapter 44 - Labor And Industries
44-1602 Inspections; issuance of certificates; compliance audits.
44-1604 Compliance with ASTM standards; testing of amusement rides.
44-1605 Required training for operators, certification.
44-1606 Posting of safety instructions.
44-1607 Patrons of amusement rides, acceptance of risk, duties.
44-1608 Contracting for operation of amusement ride, requirements.
44-1609 Occurrence of serious injury.
44-1610 Penalties for violation of act.
44-1611 Same; action to enjoin operation of ride.
44-1612 Local regulation of amusement rides.
44-1613 Kansas amusement ride act; citation of act.
44-1614 Same; rules and regulations.
44-1616 Permit for operation; application; owner registration; fees.
44-1617 Amusement ride safety fund.
44-1618 Injury reports; notice of injury to department; suspension of operation; investigations.
44-1619 Enforcement of act; opportunity to comply with act.
44-1620 Permit for operation of certain rides; application; owner registration; fees.