HCS HB 1403 -- AMUSEMENT RIDES (Moore)

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

(1)  Expands the definition of "amusement ride" to include dry
slides, bungee cord attractions, and climbing walls over 10 feet
tall;

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

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

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

(5)  Requires amusement parks with annual gross sales in excess
of $3 million to develop an emergency management plan for
responding to a disaster.  The plan must be submitted to the
State Fire Marshal within six months of the effective date of the
substitute and be posted in a conspicuous location at the
amusement park.

The substitute becomes effective January 1, 2005.

FISCAL NOTE:  Estimated Cost on General Revenue Fund of $14,250
in FY 2005, FY 2006, and FY 2007.  Estimated Income on Other
State Funds of $7,568 in FY 2005, $141,337 in FY 2006, and
$142,249 in FY 2007.

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