(A) The purpose of this chapter is to guard against personal injuries in the assembly, disassembly, and use of amusement devices at carnivals, fairs, and amusement parks to persons employed at or attending carnivals, fairs, and amusement parks and, in the event of a personal injury, to ensure to the injured party the possibility of financial recovery as against the owner of the carnival, fair, or amusement park where the injury occurred.
(B) It is the intent of this chapter that amusement devices must be designed, constructed, assembled or disassembled, maintained, and operated so as to prevent injuries.
HISTORY: 1985 Act No. 103, Section 2; 1998 Act No. 283, Section 1, eff upon approval (became law without the Governor's signature on April 8, 1998).
Effect of Amendment
The 1998 amendment made nonsubstantive changes.
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.