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MI HB4584
Bill
Status
5/14/2019
Primary Sponsor
Thomas Albert
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AI Summary
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Changes the overseeing department from "Department of Consumer and Industry Services" to "Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs"
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Updates terminology in definitions to replace "person" with "individual" and "an individual" throughout the act for consistency
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Clarifies that hobby locomotives on narrow gauge tracks (less than 24 inches wide) powered by steam, electricity, gas, or other fuel are excluded from the definition of carnival or amusement rides
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Creates a voluntary "Michigan Safety Amusement Star Program" administered by the director to recognize carnival and amusement ride owners and operators meeting safety standards
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Establishes $350 application fee and eligibility requirements including submission of safety training programs, hazard prevention plans, and emergency response procedures; applicants must have no fatalities or life-altering injuries in the year before or after application
Legislative Description
Occupations; other; carnival-amusement safety act; create a Michigan safety amusement star program. Amends sec. 2 of 1966 PA 225 (MCL 408.652) & adds sec. 7a.
Occupations: business licensing and registration
Last Action
Referred To Committee On Ways And Means
6/18/2019