South Carolina Code of Laws
Chapter 19 - Bungee Jumping
Section 52-19-30. Prohibited acts.

(A) The practice of bungee jumping from a device other than a fixed platform is prohibited in this State.
(B) The practice of bungee jumping using an ankle harness is prohibited in this State.
(C) The practice of pre-stretching and releasing bungee cords for the purpose of catapulting jumpers is prohibited in this State.
(D) The practice of bungee jumping over water, sand, or any surface other than a safety air bag is prohibited in this State.
(E) The practice of tandem or multiple bungee jumping is prohibited in this State.
(F) The practice of sandbagging is prohibited in this State. For purposes of this chapter, "sandbagging" means the practice of holding onto any object (including another person) while bungee jumping, for the purpose of exerting more force on the bungee cord in order to stretch it further, and then releasing the object during the jump causing the jumper to rebound with more force than could be created by the jumper's weight alone.
(G) The use of any mechanical lifting device in conjunction with bungee jumping is prohibited.
HISTORY: 1994 Act No. 408, Section 3, eff 60 days after May 24, 1994.

Structure South Carolina Code of Laws

South Carolina Code of Laws

Title 52 - Amusements and Athletic Contests

Chapter 19 - Bungee Jumping

Section 52-19-10. Intent of act.

Section 52-19-20. "Bungee jumping" defined; each bungee operation considered a new device.

Section 52-19-30. Prohibited acts.

Section 52-19-40. Fines and penalties; operation after permit suspended or revoked, or after stop operation order or imminent danger order issued, prohibited.

Section 52-19-50. Definitions.

Section 52-19-60. Permit required; requirements for ownership, operation; applications; reports; fees; periodic inspections.

Section 52-19-70. Insurance; proof of insurance.

Section 52-19-80. Jump master required; adjustments for each jumper's weight.

Section 52-19-90. Consent of parent, guardian; disclosure of medical conditions; intoxicated jumper or jumper who poses danger.

Section 52-19-100. Platform; preparation place; gate; cord connections; indication of maximum platform capacity.

Section 52-19-110. Jump point, maximum eighty foot drop.

Section 52-19-120. Safety air bag.

Section 52-19-130. Landing area; recovery area; jump space; landing pad.

Section 52-19-140. System for lowering jumper to landing pad; person to monitor lowering.

Section 52-19-150. Bungee cord.

Section 52-19-160. Jumper harness; requirements; ankle strap or harness prohibited.

Section 52-19-170. Ropes.

Section 52-19-180. Carabineers; pulleys, shackles; webbing; tape knots.

Section 52-19-190. Lifelines; safety harness for jumper, persons on platform.

Section 52-19-200. Owner's duties; testing, inspection, replacement, correction; records; operations manual; weight classes; color codes for cords.

Section 52-19-210. Storage of equipment.

Section 52-19-220. Fence.

Section 52-19-230. Public address system; radio or telephone link to platform; clothing to indicate staff status.

Section 52-19-240. Sign specifying medical, weight, and age restrictions.

Section 52-19-250. Telephone link to 911 or similar service.

Section 52-19-260. Emergency and medical precautions and training.

Section 52-19-270. Required emergency procedures, equipment, and plan; agreement with emergency response system.

Section 52-19-280. Reporting deaths, serious injury, accidents; closing operation until authorized to resume.

Section 52-19-290. Required staff, personal.

Section 52-19-300. Staff breaks; backup staff.

Section 52-19-310. Operations manual; revisions.

Section 52-19-320. Written checklist for daily operating procedures; permanent log of daily activities.

Section 52-19-330. Written jump procedures.

Section 52-19-340. Written check list for close down procedures; violation of act.

Section 52-19-350. Documents to be filed with department.

Section 52-19-360. Revocation of permit, fine, for violation; notice, hearing, and procedure; reinstatement of permit.

Section 52-19-370. Civil penalties.

Section 52-19-380. Cease and desist order; injunction; no bond required.