New York Laws
Article 27 - Carnival, Fair and Amusement Park Safety
870-B - Application.

ยง 870-b. Application. 1. This article applies to amusement devices,
viewing stands and tents at carnivals, fairs and amusement parks where
an admission or fee is customarily or usually charged located within the
state, and to the managers of such devices, to the persons employed in
connection with the same and to their employees.

2. This article shall not apply to single passenger, coin-operated,
manually, mechanically or electrically operated rides, except where
admission is charged for the use of the equipment, nor shall this
article be construed so as to limit the right of any person to conduct
any hotel, restaurant or eating place at any amusement park.