SB230 Summary

• Adopts three ASTM International safety standards (F770-22, F2376-22, and F747-22) by reference for amusement rides and water slides operation, maintenance, and inspection.

• Requires all amusement rides and water slides to receive annual inspection by a qualified inspector (professional engineer with level 1 maintenance certification) and daily pre-opening inspections by the owner.

• Mandates owners maintain liability insurance of at least $500,000 per individual and $1,000,000 for multiple individuals per occurrence during public operation.

• Establishes patron conduct requirements including obeying safety signs and operator instructions, properly using safety equipment, and prohibits riding while intoxicated; violators subject to immediate removal without refund.

• Effective on the first day of the third month following passage and gubernatorial approval.