Michigan Compiled Laws Act 225 Of 1966 Carnival-amusement Safety Act Of 1966 (408.651 - 408.670)

AN ACT to provide for the inspection, licensing, and regulation of carnival and amusement rides; to provide for the safety of the public using carnival and amusement rides; to provide for the powers and duties of certain state governmental officers and entities; to provide for the disposition of revenues; and to prescribe penalties.

History: 1966, Act 225, Imd. Eff. July 11, 1966 ;-- Am. 1982, Act 35, Imd. Eff. Mar. 12, 1982 ;-- Am. 2014, Act 163, Imd. Eff. June 11, 2014

Compiler's Notes: For transfer of powers and duties of certain occupational functions, boards, and commissions from the Department of Licensing and Regulation to the Department of Commerce, see E.R.O. No. 1991-9, compiled at MCL 338.3501 of the Michigan Compiled Laws.

Section 408.651 Carnival-amusement Safety Act Of 1966; Short Title.
This act shall be known and may be cited as the “carnival-amusement safety act of 1966”. History: 1966, Act 225, Imd. Eff. July 11,...
Section 408.652 Definitions.
As used in this act: (a) “Carnival or amusement ride” means a device that carries or conveys passengers along, around, or over a fixed...
Section 408.653 Repealed. 2014, Act 163, Imd. Eff. June 11, 2014.
Compiler's Notes: The repealed section pertained to appointment, terms, and qualification of members of carnival-amusement safety board.
Section 408.654 Repealed. 2014, Act 163, Imd. Eff. June 11, 2014.
Compiler's Notes: The repealed section pertained to meetings, election of chairperson, and officers, and payments of clerical and administrative help.
Section 408.655 Repealed. 2014, Act 163, Imd. Eff. June 11, 2014.
Compiler's Notes: The repealed section pertained to compensation and expenses of board members.
Section 408.656 Promulgation Of Definitions, Codes, And Rules.
The department shall promulgate and formulate definitions, codes, and rules for the safe installation, repair, maintenance, use, operation and inspection of all carnival-amusement rides...
Section 408.657 Director; Administration And Enforcement Of Act, Codes, And Rules.
The director shall administer and enforce this act and all codes and rules promulgated by the department. History: 1966, Act 225, Imd. Eff. July...
Section 408.658 Fees.
(1) The department shall charge the following fees for permits to operate, annual inspections, reinspections, and special inspector commissions: (a) Permit to operate........................ $...
Section 408.659 Inspectors; Appointment, Qualifications.
The department may hire inspectors to inspect carnival-amusement rides. The chief carnival-amusement ride inspector shall be licensed in the state as a professional engineer,...
Section 408.660 Carnival-amusement Ride; Operation; Permit Required; Application; Inspection.
A person shall not operate a carnival-amusement ride without a permit issued by the director. On or before March 1 of each year, an...
Section 408.661 Permit To Operate Carnival-amusement Ride; Issuance.
If, after inspection, a carnival-amusement ride is found to comply with the rules of the department, the inspector shall issue a permit to operate....
Section 408.662 Erection Or Alteration Of Ride; Notice Of Intent, Plans Or Diagrams.
Before a new carnival-amusement ride is erected, or whenever any additions or alterations are made which change the structure, mechanism, classification or capacity of...
Section 408.663 Order For Temporary Cessation Of Operation; Hazardous Or Unsafe Condition; Correction.
The director may order, in writing, a temporary cessation of operation of a carnival-amusement ride if it is determined after inspection to be hazardous...
Section 408.664 Existing Carnival-amusement Ride; Use.
This act does not prevent the use of any existing carnival-amusement ride if an inspection finds that the ride is in a safe condition...
Section 408.665 Hardship Cases; Modification; Request, Written Authorization, Record.
If there are practical difficulties or unnecessary hardships for an operator to comply with the rules under this act, the director may modify the...
Section 408.666 Security Against Owner's Or Operator's Liability For Injury Required; Insurance Or Bond; Local Unit Of Government As Self-insurer.
A person shall not operate a carnival or amusement ride unless the owner or operator shall have obtained security against the owner's or operator's...
Section 408.667 Temporary Cessation Of Operations; Order; Duration; Violation Of Act As Misdemeanor; Separate Offense; Exception.
(1) A temporary cessation of operations of a carnival-amusement ride may be ordered by the director when the inspection of the ride has been...
Section 408.668 Required Conduct Of Rider; Requirements.
(1) A rider of a carnival or amusement ride shall, at a minimum, do all of the following: (a) Obey the reasonable safety rules...
Section 408.669 Rider Safety Responsibilities; Signs.
(1) An operator shall display signs indicating the applicable rider safety responsibilities provided in section 18 and the location of stations to report injuries...
Section 408.670 Injury Report.
(1) Before leaving the operator's premises, a rider of a carnival or amusement ride or his or her parent or guardian shall report in...

Last modified: October 10, 2016