Louisiana Revised Statutes 40:1484.4 – Registration of inflatable amusement devices, amusement attractions, and amusement rides; requirements
Terms Used In Louisiana Revised Statutes 40:1484.4
- Amusement attraction: means any building or structure around, over, or through which people may move or walk, without the aid of any moving device integral to the building or structure, that provides amusement, pleasure, thrills, or excitement. See Louisiana Revised Statutes 40:1484.3
- Amusement ride: means any mechanized device or combination of devices which carries passengers along, around, or over a fixed or restricted course for the purpose of giving its passengers amusement, pleasure, thrills, or excitement. See Louisiana Revised Statutes 40:1484.3
- Certificate of inspection: means a certificate or report prepared by a third-party inspector pursuant to his inspection which verifies that the inflatable amusement device, amusement attraction, or amusement ride complies with all applicable adopted laws, rules, standards, and its corresponding manufacturer's installation manuals, maintenance and service bulletins, and notices. See Louisiana Revised Statutes 40:1484.3
- Certificate of registration: means a certificate issued by the office of state fire marshal upon receipt of a completed registration application, valid insurance as required by this Part, and a certificate of inspection. See Louisiana Revised Statutes 40:1484.3
- Inflatable amusement device: means any amusement attraction that incorporates a structural and mechanical system that employs a high-strength fabric or film that achieves its strength, shape, and stability by pretensioning with internal air pressure for activities including, but not limited to bouncing, climbing, sliding, or interactive play, which may or may not be enclosed. See Louisiana Revised Statutes 40:1484.3
- Owner: means a person or firm, or the agent of a person or firm, who owns an amusement attraction, amusement ride, or more than two inflatable amusement devices, and at least one of the person's or firm's inflatable amusement devices, amusement attractions, or amusement rides is utilized in this state. See Louisiana Revised Statutes 40:1484.3
A. Any owner of an inflatable amusement device, amusement attraction, or amusement ride shall register each of his inflatable amusement devices, amusement attractions, or amusement rides with the office of state fire marshal prior to its use in this state. An owner shall renew the registration each year for each inflatable amusement device, amusement attraction, or amusement ride being used in this state.
B. To register the inflatable amusement device, amusement attraction, or amusement ride, the owner shall submit all of the following to the office of state fire marshal for approval:
(1) A registration application.
(2) A certificate of inspection dated no earlier than sixty days prior to the date of submission of a registration application.
(3) A copy of the general liability insurance in which all inflatable amusement devices, amusement attractions, or amusement rides being registered are listed on the submitted insurance declaration page.
C. Upon approval by the state fire marshal, a certificate of registration shall be issued as follows:
(1) Initial registration. Initial registration can occur at any time. A registration plate shall be issued bearing a permanent registration number. The registration plate shall be permanently affixed to the inflatable amusement device, amusement attraction, or amusement ride in a conspicuous location.
(2) Annual registration renewal. A decal bearing the month and year of the annual renewal shall be issued and affixed to the plate to indicate its current registration with the state fire marshal.
D. An owner shall notify the office of state fire marshal if a plate or decal is lost or damaged. Any plate or decal that is lost or damaged shall be decommissioned. Prior to receiving a new plate or decal, the owner shall return the damaged plate or decal to the office of state fire marshal and pay the required fee. The fee to replace a lost or damaged plate or decal is thirty dollars.
Added by Acts 1985, No. 733, §1; Acts 1992, No. 244, §2, eff. June 10, 1992; Acts 1997, No. 878, §1; Acts 1998, 1st Ex. Sess., No. 130, §1; Acts 1999, No. 347, §§1, 2, eff. June 16, 1999; Acts 2000, 1st Ex. Sess., No. 59, §1; Acts 2003, No. 465, §1; Acts 2003, No. 488, §1; Acts 2003, No. 490, §1; Acts 2004, No. 640, §1; Acts 2016, No. 462, §2; Acts 2019, No. 234, §1.