A miniature train amusement ride must satisfy the following requirements before the Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation may issue a permit or renewal permit:
(1) the ride must have a properly operating speedometer;
(2) the ride must have a device that allows the speed of the train to be regulated and the speed of the train must be set so as to only operate at or below the maximum speed recommended by the manufacturer;
(3) all drivers operating the ride must be trained to operate the ride in accordance with the manufacturer's operation recommendations; a training record for each driver must be maintained by the owner or operator of the ride as long as the driver is employed by or operates the train on behalf of the owner or operator; and each driver must be tested by the department before the driver is authorized to operate the train; a driver employed to operate the train, or who will operate the train on behalf of the owner or operator, subsequent to the department issuing the permit or renewal permit does not affect the validity of the permit, so long as the driver does not operate the train until the driver has been tested by the department; and
(4) the ride must be inspected mechanically, including, but not limited to, a speed test of the train to ensure that the train is operating in accordance with the requirements of item (2), and in accordance with this chapter or regulations promulgated pursuant to this chapter, but in no case less than an annual inspection.
HISTORY: 2012 Act No. 129, Section 2, eff March 13, 2012.
Editor's Note
2012 Act No. 129, Section 1, provides as follows:
"This act may be cited as 'Benji's Law'."
Structure South Carolina Code of Laws
Title 41 - Labor and Employment
Chapter 18 - South Carolina Amusement Rides Safety Code
Section 41-18-10. Short title.
Section 41-18-20. Legislative intent.
Section 41-18-30. Applicability; exceptions.
Section 41-18-40. Definitions.
Section 41-18-50. Permit required; transferability of permits.
Section 41-18-60. Application for permit; duration; revocation.
Section 41-18-70. Inspection requirement.
Section 41-18-80. Inspection procedures.
Section 41-18-90. Liability insurance requirement.
Section 41-18-110. Notice to owners and operators of amusement devices.
Section 41-18-120. Promulgation of regulations; fees.
Section 41-18-130. Duties of director.
Section 41-18-140. Preemption of local regulations.
Section 41-18-150. Civil penalties.
Section 41-18-160. Catapulting amusement ride permit requirements.
Section 41-18-170. Miniature train amusement ride requirements.
Section 41-18-300. Citation of article.
Section 41-18-310. Definitions.
Section 41-18-320. Riders compliance with safety rules; reports of injuries.
Section 41-18-330. Obligations of parents and guardians of riders.
Section 41-18-350. Notice of safety warning compliance obligation; place of posting.