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AR HB1573

Bill

Status

Failed

5/17/2013

Primary Sponsor

Chris Richey

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th General Assembly (2013 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Amends Arkansas Code § 23-89-503 to clarify exemptions for amusement rides and attractions from state inspection and insurance requirements
  • Exempts amusement rides or attractions owned and operated by nonprofit religious, educational, or charitable institutions or associations, or by fairs, if the ride or attraction is subject to inspection by the State Fire Marshal or local political subdivisions under building, fire, electrical, and public safety ordinances
  • Maintains existing exemptions for nonmechanized playground equipment, coin-operated amusement rides at retail businesses, and rides or attractions owned and operated by the State of Arkansas or its political subdivisions
  • Renumbers exemption categories from four to three, removing the nonprofit organization exemption from the numbered list and replacing it with the conditional inspection-based exemption

Legislative Description

To Clarify Inspection And Insurance Requirements For Rides And Attractions Owned And Operated By Nonprofit, Religious, Charitable, Or Fair Organizations.

Last Action

Died in House Committee at Sine Die adjournment.

5/17/2013

Committee Referrals

Public Health, Welfare and Labor3/1/2013

Full Bill Text

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