House Bill 351 Summary

• Requires amusement ride owners and operators to obtain a certificate of operation from the Mississippi Fair Commission valid for 12 months, with application submitted at least 15 business days prior to operation.

• Mandates amusement rides be inspected annually by the State Fire Marshal or a certified Level II inspector (not affiliated with the owner/operator) in compliance with ASTM F770 standards, with an adhesive sticker affixed to the ride.

• Establishes operator requirements including minimum age of 18 years, operating only one ride at a time, maintaining attendance during operation, and complying with manufacturer specifications.

• Requires owners and operators to conduct daily safety inspections before and during passenger operation, maintain inspection records for 12 months, and keep copies of certifications on or near the ride.

• Mandates incident reporting for injuries requiring hospital admission, including detailed documentation of the injury, treatment administered, and incident classification; serious injuries must be reported to the manufacturer within 7 days.