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MS HB102

Bill

Status

Failed

2/2/2021

Primary Sponsor

Christopher Bell

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Origin

House of Representatives

2021 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires amusement ride operators to obtain a certificate of operation from the Mississippi Fair Commission, with a $100 application fee, $1,000,000 liability insurance, and workers' compensation compliance proof

  • Mandates annual inspections by the State Fire Marshal's office or certified inspectors (National Association of Amusement Ride Safety Officials Level II or equivalent) who are independent from the ride owner/operator

  • Requires ride operators to be at least 18 years old, operate only one ride at a time, remain in attendance during operation, and conduct daily safety inspections before carrying passengers

  • Establishes incident reporting requirements including documentation of all first-aid treatment, classification of incidents by location type, and notification to manufacturers within 7 days for serious injuries requiring hospitalization

  • Excludes bungee jumping, zip lines, waterslides, and obstacle/challenge/adventure courses from the definition of amusement rides subject to these regulations

Legislative Description

Amusement rides; provide inspection and incident reporting requirements for.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/2/2021

Committee Referrals

Judiciary A1/7/2021

Full Bill Text

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