NC H380

Establishes the "Aerial Adventure Course Safety Act of North Carolina" to regulate the design, construction, installation, operation, maintenance, and inspection of aerial adventure courses including ropes courses, zip lines, canopy tours, and adventure parks.

Requires all commercial and noncommercial aerial adventure course operators to register annually with the North Carolina Department of Labor and obtain a permit to operate; exempts private residential courses and government training facilities.

Mandates annual inspections by qualified third-party inspectors, pre-opening daily inspections, employee training, emergency evacuation plans, and maintenance of accident records; requires $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate liability insurance.

Imposes civil penalties of up to $1,250 per day for operating without a permit, up to $2,500 per day for violations of accident reporting or insurance requirements, and up to $5,000 per day for operator impairment; establishes criminal penalties including Class 2 misdemeanor charges and Class E felony for violations causing serious injury or death.

Adopts industry standards from ACCT, PRCA, ERCA, and ASTM organizations; effective July 1, 2020 with existing devices allowed until December 1, 2019 to obtain permits.