Before a new amusement ride or amusement attraction is erected, or whenever any additions or alterations are made which change the structure, mechanism, classification or capacity of any amusement ride or amusement attraction, the operator shall file with the division a notice of his or her intention and any plans or diagrams requested by the division for purposes of determining the applicability of section six of this article.

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Terms Used In West Virginia Code 21-10-8

  • 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, including those of a temporary or portable nature which are assembled and reassembled or which are relocated from place to place. See West Virginia Code 21-10-2
  • Amusement ride: means a mechanical device which carries or conveys passengers along, around or over a fixed or restricted route or course for the purpose of giving its passengers amusement, pleasure, thrills or excitement. See West Virginia Code 21-10-2
  • Operator: means the person having direct control of the starting, stopping and speed of an amusement ride or attraction. See West Virginia Code 21-10-2