HB 1403 -- Amusement Rides and Buildings

Sponsor:  Moore

This bill makes changes to the laws regarding amusement rides.
In its main provisions, the bill:

(1)  Expands the definition of "amusement ride" to include dry
slides, bungee cord attractions, climbing walls, and inflatable
attractions;

(2)  Adds the definition of "special amusement building" and
requires them to comply with all laws governing amusement rides;

(3)  Authorizes the Department of Public Safety to conduct spot
inspections of amusement rides and special amusement buildings
without notice whenever the ride or building is operating and
provides for suspension when unsafe conditions are disclosed and
reinstatement upon correction and reinspection;

(4)  Requires special amusement buildings to comply with national
codes and standards and subjects them to fire safety inspections
by the department;

(5)  Changes the allocation of collected inspection fees from the
General Revenue Fund to the Elevator Safety Fund; and

(6)  Makes it a class B misdemeanor to knowingly make false
statements or representations in documents required in the laws
governing amusement rides and special amusement buildings.

The bill becomes effective January 1, 2005.

Missouri House of Representatives
92nd General Assembly, 2nd Regular Session
Last Updated September 23, 2004 at 11:15 am