Am. Sub. H.B. No. 665 - Summary

• Recodifies amusement ride safety laws from sections 1711.50-1711.57 to Chapter 993 (sections 993.01-993.10) of the Revised Code for better organization of the statutory framework.

• Modifies agricultural society funding by increasing county transfers from $800 to $1,600 annually for county agricultural societies and establishing proportional distribution for independent agricultural societies.

• Establishes standards for amusement ride safety including permit requirements, inspector qualifications (with preference for NAARSO or AIMS certification), adoption of national safety standards (ASTM, ANSI, NEC), and fee schedules ranging from $5 to $1,200 depending on ride type.

• Updates the advisory council on amusement ride safety composition to include representatives from various stakeholder groups and establishes detailed reporting requirements for safety communications from manufacturers.

• Allows amusement parks and water parks to operate during declared states of emergency with infectious disease standards established jointly by the Directors of Agriculture and Health, and permits agricultural societies to retain control of fairgrounds if annual fairs cannot be held.