Sec. 2151.102. INSPECTION REQUIREMENTS. (a) The inspection required by Section 2151.101(a) must test for stress-related and wear-related damage of the critical parts of a ride that the manufacturer of the amusement ride determines:
(1) are reasonably subject to failure as the result of stress and wear; and
(2) could cause injury to a member of the public as a result of a failure.
(b) If at any time the inspection reveals that an amusement ride does not meet the insurer's underwriting standards, the insurer shall notify the owner or operator.
(c) If repair or replacement of equipment is required, it is the responsibility of the owner or operator to make the repair or install the replacement equipment before the amusement ride is offered for public use.
Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999. Amended by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1420, Sec. 14.703(b), eff. Sept. 1, 2001.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 13 - Sports, Amusements, and Entertainment
Subtitle D - Other Amusements and Entertainment
Chapter 2151 - Regulation of Amusement Rides
Subchapter C. Operation of Amusement Rides
Section 2151.101. Requirements for Operation
Section 2151.1011. Liability Insurance for Certain Amusement Rides
Section 2151.1012. Liability Insurance for Certain Other Amusement Rides
Section 2151.102. Inspection Requirements
Section 2151.1021. Inspection Requirements for Mobile Amusement Rides
Section 2151.1022. Required Records of Governmental Actions
Section 2151.103. Injury Reports
Section 2151.104. Access to Rides
Section 2151.105. Signage Requirements
Section 2151.106. Minimum Standards
Section 2151.107. Exception for Certain Challenge Courses Meeting Insurance Requirement