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NC H395
Bill
Status
Introduced
3/19/2019
Primary Sponsor
Charles McGrady
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AI Summary
- Establishes regulatory framework for commercial and noncommercial challenge courses in North Carolina through new Article 47A of Chapter 66 General Statutes
- Requires all challenge course operators to register annually with the Department of Labor, obtain permits before operating, and adhere to current ACCT/ANSI industry standards for design, construction, operation, and maintenance
- Mandates acceptance inspections by independent professional inspectors for new construction and major modifications, annual inspections at least every 12 months, and in-house periodic inspections at intervals specified by designers or manufacturers
- Requires all operator staff responsible for participant safety to complete training meeting ACCT/ANSI standards and operators to maintain detailed records for at least three years including construction, maintenance, inspection, and training documentation
- Creates seven-member advisory commission comprised of challenge course owners/operators, designers/engineers/installers, and trainers to meet annually and provide recommendations to the Department; becomes effective July 1, 2019
Legislative Description
Regulate Challenge Courses
Last Action
Ref to the Com on Judiciary, if favorable, Insurance, if favorable, Finance, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House
3/21/2019
Committee Referrals
Judiciary3/21/2019
Full Bill Text
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