(A) The department may revoke any permit issued pursuant to this chapter if it is determined that a bungee jumping facility is:
(1) being operated without the insurance requirements set forth in this chapter;
(2) being operated with a mechanical, electrical, structural, design, or other defect which presents an excessive risk of serious injury to jumpers, bystanders, operators, or attendants;
(3) being operated without the required documentation or paperwork; or
(4) being operated in a manner not consistent with the operations manual.
(B) Any other violation of the provisions of this chapter may result in a revocation and/or a fine, if written notice of noncompliance is served upon the owner or lessee specifying any violation of the provisions of this chapter and directing the owner or lessee to correct the violations within the period specified by the department. In the event the owner or lessee and the department fail to agree that the violations referred to herein have in fact been corrected, then the department shall give notice of and provide a hearing for the owner or lessee to determine whether compliance has in fact been met. The Administrative Procedures Act shall govern contested cases of this nature and any other contested cases arising under the provisions of this chapter.
(C) Nothing in this chapter prevents an owner or lessee whose permit to operate a bungee jump facility has been revoked pursuant to this section from reapplying for a permit in accordance with this chapter, except as otherwise specifically provided in this chapter. Upon application to have a revoked permit reinstated under this section, the department shall inspect the facility in question as promptly as practical, but in no case more than seventy-two hours after the submission of the application.
HISTORY: 1994 Act No. 408, Section 36, eff 60 days after May 24, 1994.
Structure South Carolina Code of Laws
Title 52 - Amusements and Athletic Contests
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 52-19-50. Definitions.
Section 52-19-70. Insurance; proof of insurance.
Section 52-19-80. Jump master required; adjustments for each jumper's weight.
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 52-19-180. Carabineers; pulleys, shackles; webbing; tape knots.
Section 52-19-190. Lifelines; safety harness for jumper, persons on platform.
Section 52-19-210. Storage of equipment.
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 52-19-290. Required staff, personal.
Section 52-19-300. Staff breaks; backup staff.
Section 52-19-310. Operations manual; revisions.
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 52-19-370. Civil penalties.
Section 52-19-380. Cease and desist order; injunction; no bond required.