Michigan Compiled Laws
Act 225 of 1966 - Carnival-Amusement Safety Act of 1966 (408.651 - 408.670)
Section 408.665 - Hardship Cases; Modification; Request, Written Authorization, Record.

Sec. 15.
If there are practical difficulties or unnecessary hardships for an owner to comply with the rules under this act, the director may modify the application of those rules or if the spirit of the rules is observed and the public safety is secure. An owner may make a written request to the department stating its grounds and applying for a modification described in this section. Any authorization by the director under this section must be in writing and must describe the conditions under which the modification is permitted. The department shall keep a record of all modifications under this section that is open to the public.
History: 1966, Act 225, Imd. Eff. July 11, 1966 ;-- Am. 2014, Act 163, Imd. Eff. June 11, 2014 ;-- Am. 2022, Act 97, Eff. Sept. 30, 2022 Compiler's Notes: For transfer of powers and duties of certain occupational functions, boards, and commissions from the Department of Licensing and Regulation to the Department of Commerce, see E.R.O. No. 1991-9, compiled at MCL 338.3501 of the Michigan Compiled Laws.

Structure Michigan Compiled Laws

Michigan Compiled Laws

Chapter 408 - Labor

Act 225 of 1966 - Carnival-Amusement Safety Act of 1966 (408.651 - 408.670)

Section 408.651 - Carnival-Amusement Safety Act of 1966; Short Title.

Section 408.652 - Definitions.

Section 408.653 - Repealed. 2014, Act 163, Imd. Eff. June 11, 2014.

Section 408.654 - Repealed. 2014, Act 163, Imd. Eff. June 11, 2014.

Section 408.655 - Repealed. 2014, Act 163, Imd. Eff. June 11, 2014.

Section 408.656 - Promulgation of Definitions, Codes, and Rules.

Section 408.657 - Director; Administration and Enforcement of Act, Codes, and Rules.

Section 408.658 - Fees.

Section 408.659 - Inspectors; Appointment, Qualifications.

Section 408.660 - Carnival-Amusement Ride; Operation; Permit Required; Application; Inspection; Minimum Age to Operate; Training Requirements.

Section 408.661 - Permit to Operate Carnival or Amusement Ride; Requirements.

Section 408.662 - Erection or Alteration of Ride; Notice of Intent, Plans, or Diagrams; Inspection.

Section 408.663 - Repealed. 2022, Act 97, Eff. Sept. 30, 2022.

Section 408.664 - Existing Carnival-Amusement Ride; Use.

Section 408.665 - Hardship Cases; Modification; Request, Written Authorization, Record.

Section 408.666 - Security Against Owner's or Operator's Liability for Injury Required; Insurance or Bond; Local Unit of Government as Self-Insurer.

Section 408.667 - Permit Suspensions; Violations; Civil Fine; Reinspection; Revocation; Injunctions; Letter of Warning; Violation of Act as Misdemeanor; Separate Offense; Exception.

Section 408.668 - Required Conduct of Rider; Requirements.

Section 408.669 - Rider Safety Responsibilities; Signs.

Section 408.669a - Copy of Manufacturer's Operating Instructions; Employee Training Record; Emergency Response Plan; Falsification of Training Record Is Misdemeanor.

Section 408.670 - Accident Report; Notice to Department; Removal From Service; Inspection.