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LA Rev Stat § 40:1484.15 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Public Health and Safety|§1484.15. Set-up inspection; license endorsement

RS 1484.15 - Set-up inspection; license endorsement  A. To perform the set-up inspection of an inflatable amusement device, amusement attraction, or amusement ride, an individual shall apply for and obtain a license and a set-up inspection endorsement which authorizes its holder to perform the set-up inspection.  B. Third-party inspectors, as licensed by this Part, may perform set-up inspections as required by this Part, under their third-party inspector endorsement.  C. Employees of the operators of an inflatable amusement device, amusement attraction, or amusement ride may become licensed as specified by this Part to perform the set-up inspection of an inflatable amusement device, amusement attraction, or amusement ride owned or operated by his employer.  D. In conformity with the Administrative Procedure Act, the state fire marshal shall promulgate rules for qualifications, including required training, for the administration and enforcement of this Section.  Acts 2016, No. 462, §2; Acts 2019, No. 234, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 40:1484.16 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Public Health and Safety|§1484.16. Powers and duties of the state fire marshal

RS 1484.16 - Powers and duties of the state fire marshal  The state fire marshal shall:  (1) Formulate and administer such rules as may be determined essentially necessary for the enforcement of this Part.  (2) Evaluate the qualifications of firms or persons applying for or maintaining a license pursuant to this Part.  (3) Have authority to set qualifications and fitness of applicants for a license as provided in this Part, which may include conducting examinations.  (4) Issue full or provisional licenses to firms and persons meeting the qualifications established by this Part.  (5) Have authority, after notice and opportunity for hearing, to increase or decrease the limits of insurance coverage and authorize acceptance of surplus lines coverage if the state fire marshal determines that due to loss experience, market conditions, or other good reason, the liability insurance coverage required by this Part is unavailable to applicants for or holders of licenses.  (6) Have authority to conduct inspections of licensed firms, whether in state or out of state, for the purpose of observation and collection of facts and data relating to proper enforcement of this Part.  (7) Conduct inspections and perform audits to ensure compliance with this Part and investigate at reasonable times, and within reasonable limits and manner, inflatable amusement devices, amusement attractions, or amusement rides in any area where they are assembled, maintained, stored, serviced, or in use. The state fire marshal or his designee, upon presenting credentials to an owner or operator, is authorized to act as described in this Paragraph without prior notice.  (8) Employ such persons as he may deem qualified, consistent with applicable civil service regulations, and incur expenses as may be necessary in connection with the administration of this Part.  (9) Investigate all written complaints lodged against firms or individuals alleged to have violated provisions of this Part or related promulgated rules and pursue administrative action against the firms or individuals.  (10) Investigate all accidents related to an inflatable amusement device, amusement attraction, or amusement ride resulting in injury or death, or as requested by an operator, customer, patron, rider, or user.  Acts 2016, No. 462, §2; Acts 2019, No. 234, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 40:1484.17 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Public Health and Safety|§1484.17. Notice; hearing; revocation of certificate or license

RS 1484.17 - Notice; hearing; revocation of certificate or license  Licenses, as provided for in this Part, may be revoked or suspended after notice and hearing in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act and upon a finding that a person or firm acted in any of the following manners:  (1) Willfully violated any provision of this Part or any rule, regulation, or adopted order.  (2) Used deceit or false or misleading information to obtain any certificate or license pursuant to this Part.  (3) Demonstrated professional incompetence or gross negligence.  (4) Assisted any person attempting to evade the provisions of this Part or any related adopted rules or regulations.  Acts 2016, No. 462, §2.
LA Rev Stat § 40:1484.19 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Public Health and Safety|§1484.19. Prohibited acts; operator

RS 1484.19 - Prohibited acts; operator  No person or firm shall do any of the following:  (1) Engage in the operation of an inflatable amusement device, amusement attraction, or amusement ride without a valid license issued as provided in this Part.  (2) Aid and abet an unlicensed individual, employee, or firm in the testing, inspection, or operation of an inflatable amusement device, amusement attraction, or amusement ride without a valid license.  (3) Operate an inflatable amusement device, amusement attraction, or amusement ride contrary to manufacturer's specifications or codes or standards adopted in rules promulgated by the state fire marshal without specific written authorization from the office of state fire marshal.  (4) Submit an application or any other document to the office of state fire marshal when the person reasonably should have known the document contained false or misleading information.  (5) Engage in false, misleading, or deceptive acts or practices.  (6) Fail to maintain a valid license as required by this Part.  (7) Fail to maintain a valid insurance policy as required by this Part.  (8) Refuse to admit the state fire marshal or his designated representative to any operating location or refuse to cooperate in the purposes of such admittance as required by this Part.  (9) Fail to maintain his license on his person and present it for inspection as required by this Part.  (10) Refuse to cooperate with any lawful investigation by the office of state fire marshal.  (11) Fail to abide by the administrative rules promulgated pursuant to this Part.  Acts 2016, No. 462, §2; Acts 2019, No. 234, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 40:1484.20 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Public Health and Safety|§1484.20. Prohibited acts; third-party inspector

RS 1484.20 - Prohibited acts; third-party inspector  No person or firm shall do any of the following:  (1) Engage in the inspection or testing of an inflatable amusement device, amusement ride, or amusement attraction without a valid license issued as provided in this Part.  (2) Aid and abet an unlicensed operator in the operation of an inflatable amusement device, amusement attraction, or amusement ride.  (3) Aid and abet an unlicensed individual or firm in the inspection or testing of an inflatable amusement device, amusement ride, or amusement attraction.  (4) Certify, test, or inspect an inflatable amusement device, amusement attraction, or amusement ride contrary to the provisions of this Part and adopted standards, regulations, and applicable manuals, service bulletins, and notices.  (5) Submit an application or any other document to the office of state fire marshal when the third-party inspector reasonably should have known the document contained false or misleading information.  (6) Engage in false, misleading, or deceptive acts or practices.  (7) Fail to maintain a valid license as required by this Part.  (8) Fail to maintain a valid insurance policy as required by this Part.  (9) Refuse to admit the state fire marshal or his designated representative to any operating location or refuse to cooperate in the purposes of such admittance as required by this Part.  (10) Fail to maintain his license on his person and present it for inspection as required by this Part.  (11) Refuse to cooperate with any lawful investigation by the office of state fire marshal.  (12) Fail to abide by the administrative rules promulgated pursuant to this Part.  Acts 2016, No. 462, §2.
LA Rev Stat § 40:1484.21 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Public Health and Safety|§1484.21. Prohibited acts; set-up inspector

RS 1484.21 - Prohibited acts; set-up inspector  No person or firm shall do any of the following:  (1) Engage in the set-up inspection of an inflatable amusement device, amusement ride, or amusement attraction without a valid license issued as provided in this Part.  (2) Aid and abet an unlicensed operator in the operation of an inflatable amusement device, amusement ride, or amusement attraction.  (3) Certify or inspect inflatable amusement devices, amusement rides, or amusement attractions contrary to the provisions of this Part and adopted standards, regulations, and applicable manuals, service bulletins, and notices.  (4) Submit an application or any other document to the office of state fire marshal when the person or firm reasonably should have known the document contained false or misleading information.  (5) Engage in false, misleading, or deceptive acts or practices.  (6) Fail to maintain a valid license as required by this Part.  (7) Refuse to admit the state fire marshal or his designated representative to any operating location or refuse to cooperate in the purposes of such admittance as required by this Part.  (8) Fail to maintain his license on his person and to present it for inspection as required by this Part.  (9) Refuse to cooperate with any lawful investigation by the office of state fire marshal.  (10) Fail to abide by the administrative rules promulgated pursuant to this Part.  Acts 2016, No. 462, §2.
LA Rev Stat § 40:1484.22 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Public Health and Safety|§1484.22. Notice of violation of standard; cease and desist order

RS 1484.22 - Notice of violation of standard; cease and desist order  A. If after an inspection, investigation, or audit of any inflatable amusement device, amusement ride, or amusement attraction, the office of state fire marshal determines that the respective device, ride, or attraction is in violation of any standard promulgated pursuant to the provisions of this Part, and that there may be a substantial probability of death or physical injury to the public from its continued use, a notice of violation may be given to both the owner and operator of the device, ride, or attraction, and a red tag shall be attached to the device, ride, or attraction. The attached red tag constitutes a cease and desist order.  B. After the red tag is attached, the use of the inflatable amusement device, amusement ride, or amusement attraction is prohibited. The red tag shall not be removed until the device, ride, or attraction is made safe for public use, in accordance with R.S. 40:1484.5(B)(3), and the required safeguards are provided. The tag shall not be removed except by the state fire marshal or his designee.  Acts 2016, No. 462, §2; Acts 2019, No. 234, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 40:1484.23 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Public Health and Safety|§1484.23. Insurance; bond

RS 1484.23 - Insurance; bond  A. No operator shall operate an amusement attraction or amusement ride unless the operator has either of the following:  (1) An insurance policy in an amount of not less than one million dollars insuring the operator against liability for injury suffered by persons riding the amusement attraction or ride.  (2) A bond in a like amount, provided the aggregate liability of the surety of any such bond shall not exceed the face amount.  B. A certificate verifying coverage shall be filed with the office of state fire marshal, code enforcement and building safety.  C. In the event of cancellation of the policy or bond, the office of state fire marshal shall be notified by either the insurer or the bond holder no later than ten days prior to cancellation.  D. Upon request, the operator shall provide to any sponsor, lessor, landowner, or other person responsible for the offering of an amusement ride or attraction for public use a copy of the required insurance policy or bond and the certificate of registration issued by the state fire marshal.  E. The provisions of this Section shall also apply to operators of inflatable amusement devices. However, the policy of liability insurance or bond amount required of such operators shall be in an amount of not less than three hundred thousand dollars.  Acts 2016, No. 462, §2; Acts 2019, No. 234, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 40:1484.25 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Public Health and Safety|§1484.25. Exemptions

RS 1484.25 - Exemptions  The following inflatable amusement devices, amusement attractions, or amusement rides are exempt from the provisions of this Part:  (1) Non-mechanized playground equipment including but not limited to swings, seesaws, stationary spring-mounted animal features, underpropelled merry-go-rounds, climbers, slides, trampolines, swinging gates, and physical fitness devices except where an admission fee is charged for usage or an admission fee is charged to areas where such equipment is located.  (2) An inflatable amusement device, amusement attraction, or amusement ride which is owned and operated by a nonprofit religious, educational, or charitable institution or association if such attraction or ride is located within a building subject to inspection by the state fire marshal or his designee.  (3) Coin-operated mechanical devices occupying less than thirty-six square feet of floor space.  (4) Non-motorized rides and attractions.  Acts 2016, No. 462, §2.
LA Rev Stat § 40:1484.26 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Public Health and Safety|§1484.26. Local regulation

RS 1484.26 - Local regulation  Nothing contained in this Part shall prevent any local governmental subdivision of this state from licensing or regulating any inflatable amusement device, amusement attraction, or amusement ride, carnival, or circus as otherwise provided by law.  Acts 2016, No. 462, §2.
LA Rev Stat § 40:1484.27 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Public Health and Safety|§1484.27. Waiver of inspection

RS 1484.27 - Waiver of inspection  The state fire marshal may waive the requirement that an inflatable amusement device, amusement attraction, amusement ride, or any component part be inspected before being operated in this state if an operator gives satisfactory proof to the office of state fire marshal that such device, amusement attraction, ride, or any component part has passed an inspection conducted by a public agency whose inspection standards and requirements are at least equal to those requirements and standards established by the state fire marshal pursuant to the provisions of this Part.  Acts 2016, No. 462, §2.
LA Rev Stat § 40:1484.28 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Public Health and Safety|§1484.28. Rules adopted

RS 1484.28 - Rules adopted  The state fire marshal shall adopt and issue rules, in accordance with the provisions of the Administrative Procedure Act, establishing standards for the installation, repair, maintenance, use, operation, and inspection of inflatable amusement devices, amusement attractions, and amusement rides for the protection of the public. The rules shall be based upon generally accepted engineering standards and shall be concerned with but not necessarily limited to engineering force stresses, safety devices, and preventive maintenance. The rules shall provide for the reporting of accidents and injuries incurred from the operation of inflatable amusement devices, amusement attractions, or amusement rides.  Acts 2016, No. 462, §2.
LA Rev Stat § 40:1485.1 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Public Health and Safety|§1485.1. Legislative findings

RS 1485.1 - Legislative findings The legislature hereby finds and declares that: (1) Carnival or amusement rides are used by a large number of citizens of this state and also attract to this state a large number of nonresidents, significantly contributing to the tourism industry and tax base of this state. (2) The safety of the public using carnival or amusement rides is an important matter of public policy. (3) There are inherent risks associated with all machinery, equipment, or animals that are impractical or impossible for an amusement owner to eliminate with all reasonable safety precautions, and an informed rider is in the best position to avoid those risks. (4) The safety of carnival or amusement rides will be greatly improved at minimal cost if riders are subject to minimum safety standards for their own protection and the protection of others. Acts 2003, No. 928, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 40:1485.2 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Public Health and Safety|§1485.2. Definitions

RS 1485.2 - Definitions  For the purposes of this Subpart, the following terms and phrases have the meanings ascribed to them:  (1) "Carnival or amusement ride" means either of the following:  (a) A device that is intended to give amusement, excitement, pleasure, or thrills to riders whom the device carries along or around a fixed or restricted course or within a defined area.  (b) A structure that gives amusement, excitement, pleasure, or thrills to people who move around, over, or through the structure without the aid of a moving device integral to the structure.  (2) "Firm" means a sole proprietorship, corporation, limited liability company, or similar type of business entity.  (3) "Owner" means a person, a firm, the state, or a political subdivision of the state that owns an amusement ride or, if the ride is leased, the lessee of the ride.  (4) "Parent or guardian" means each parent, custodian, or guardian responsible for the control, safety, training, or education of a rider who is a minor, has a disability, or is incompetent.  (5)(a) "Rider" means any person who is:  (i) Waiting in the immediate vicinity to enter a carnival or amusement ride.  (ii) Entering a carnival or amusement ride.  (iii) Using a carnival or amusement ride.  (iv) Exiting a carnival or amusement ride.  (v) Leaving a carnival or amusement ride and still in the immediate vicinity of the ride.  (b) The term "rider" does not include employees or agents of the owner while engaged in the duties of their employment.  (6) "Sign" means any symbol or language reasonably calculated to communicate information to riders or their parents or guardians, including but not limited to placards, prerecorded messages, live public addresses, stickers, pictures, pictograms, guidebooks, brochures, video, verbal information, and visual signals.  Acts 2003, No. 928, §1; Acts 2014, No. 811, §22, eff. June 23, 2014; Acts 2016, No. 462, §2.
LA Rev Stat § 40:1485.3 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Public Health and Safety|§1485.3. Reporting rider injury

RS 1485.3 - Reporting rider injury A. A rider, or his parent or guardian on the rider's behalf, shall report in writing to the owner any injury sustained on a carnival or amusement ride before leaving the owner's premises, including: (1) The name, address, and phone number of the injured person. (2) A full description of the incident, the injuries claimed, any treatment received, and the location, date, and time of the injury. (3) The cause of the injury, if known. (4) The names, addresses, and phone numbers of any witnesses to the incident. B. If the rider, or his parent or guardian on a rider's behalf, is unable to file a report because of the severity of his injuries, he shall file the report as soon as reasonably possible. C. The failure of a rider, or his parent or guardian on a rider's behalf, to report an injury as required by this Section shall have no effect on the rider's right to commence a civil action. Acts 2003, No. 928, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 40:1485.4 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Public Health and Safety|§1485.4. Code of rider conduct

RS 1485.4 - Code of rider conduct A. A rider shall obey the posted rules, warnings, and oral instructions for a carnival or amusement ride issued by the owner or his employee or agent. B. A rider shall refrain from acting in any manner that may cause or contribute to injuring the rider or others, including: (1) Exceeding the limits of the rider's ability. (2) Interfering with the safe operation of the carnival or amusement ride. (3) Failing to engage any safety devices provided for the rider's safety. (4) Disconnecting or disabling a safety device except at the express instruction of the owner's agent or employee. (5) Altering or enhancing the intended speed, course, or direction of a carnival or amusement ride. (6) Using the controls of a carnival or amusement ride designed solely to be operated by the owner's agent or employee. (7) Extending arms and legs beyond the carrier or seating area except at the express direction of the owner's agent or employee. (8) Throwing, dropping, or expelling an object from or toward a carnival or amusement ride except as permitted by the owner's agent or employee. (9) Entering or exiting a carnival or amusement ride except at the designated time and area, if any, at the direction of the owner's agent or employee. (10) Unreasonably controlling the speed or direction of the carnival or amusement ride that requires the rider to control or direct himself or a ride. (11) Overloading a carnival or amusement ride beyond its designated capacity. Acts 2003, No. 928, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 40:1485.5 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Public Health and Safety|§1485.5. Rider qualifications

RS 1485.5 - Rider qualifications A rider shall not enter or attempt to enter a carnival or amusement ride unless the rider, or his parent or guardian on a rider's behalf, reasonably determines that, at a minimum: (1) The rider has sufficient knowledge to use, enter, or exit the carnival or amusement ride safely without instruction or has requested and received, before entering the carnival or amusement ride, sufficient information to enter, use, or exit the ride safely. (2) The rider has located, reviewed, and understood any signs in the vicinity of the carnival or amusement ride and has satisfied any posted height or other restrictions. (3) The rider knows the range and limits of his ability and knows the requirements of the carnival or amusement ride will not exceed those limits. (4) The rider is not under influence of alcohol or any drug that affects his ability to safely use the carnival or amusement ride or obey the posted rules or oral instructions. (5) The rider is authorized by the owner's authorized agent or employee to enter the carnival or amusement ride. Acts 2003, No. 928, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 40:1485.6 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Public Health and Safety|§1485.6. Parent or guardian conduct

RS 1485.6 - Parent or guardian conduct Parents or guardians of riders have a duty to ensure that a rider complies with all provisions of this Subpart. Acts 2003, No. 928, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 40:1485.7 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Public Health and Safety|§1485.7. Notice to riders

RS 1485.7 - Notice to riders A. The owner shall display signs at the following places: (1) Any station for reporting an injury. (2) Any first aid station. (3) Either of the following places: (a) Any entrance or exit to or from the premises designated for riders. (b) Any area or structure at which riders may purchase admission or obtain authority to use a carnival or amusement ride. B. All signs required by this Section shall include a legend providing that "STATE LAW REQUIRES RIDERS TO OBEY ALL WARNINGS AND DIRECTIONS AND BEHAVE IN A MANNER THAT WILL NOT CAUSE OR CONTRIBUTE TO INJURING THEMSELVES OR OTHERS. RIDERS SHOULD REPORT ALL INJURIES BEFORE LEAVING THE EVENT PREMISES." Acts 2003, No. 928, §1.