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MI Comp L § 408.661 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 408 - Labor|Act 225 of 1966 - Carnival-Amusement Safety Act of 1966 (408.651 - 408.670)|Section 408.661 - Permit to Operate Carnival-Amusement Ride; Issuance.

408.661 Permit to operate carnival-amusement ride; issuance.Sec. 11.  If, after inspection, a carnival-amusement ride is found to comply with the rules of the department, the inspector shall issue a permit to operate. History: 1966, Act 225, Imd. Eff. July 11, 1966 ;-- Am. 1982, Act 35, Imd. Eff. Mar. 12, 1982 ;-- Am. 2014, Act 163, Imd. Eff. June 11, 2014 Compiler's Notes: For transfer of powers and duties of certain occupational functions, boards, and commissions from the Department of Licensing and Regulation to the Department of Commerce, see E.R.O. No. 1991-9, compiled at MCL 338.3501 of the Michigan Compiled Laws.
MI Comp L § 408.662 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 408 - Labor|Act 225 of 1966 - Carnival-Amusement Safety Act of 1966 (408.651 - 408.670)|Section 408.662 - Erection or Alteration of Ride; Notice of Intent, Plans or Diagrams.

408.662 Erection or alteration of ride; notice of intent, plans or diagrams. Sec. 12.  Before a new carnival-amusement ride is erected, or whenever any additions or alterations are made which change the structure, mechanism, classification or capacity of any carnival-amusement ride, the operator shall file with the department a notice of his intention and any plans or diagrams requested by the director. History: 1966, Act 225, Imd. Eff. July 11, 1966 Compiler's Notes: For transfer of powers and duties of certain occupational functions, boards, and commissions from the Department of Licensing and Regulation to the Department of Commerce, see E.R.O. No. 1991-9, compiled MCL 338.3501 of the Michigan Compiled Laws.
MI Comp L § 408.663 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 408 - Labor|Act 225 of 1966 - Carnival-Amusement Safety Act of 1966 (408.651 - 408.670)|Section 408.663 - Order for Temporary Cessation of Operation; Hazardous or Unsafe Condition; Correction.

408.663 Order for temporary cessation of operation; hazardous or unsafe condition; correction.Sec. 13.  The director may order, in writing, a temporary cessation of operation of a carnival-amusement ride if it is determined after inspection to be hazardous or unsafe. Operation of the ride shall not resume until the hazardous or unsafe condition is corrected to the satisfaction of the director. History: 1966, Act 225, Imd. Eff. July 11, 1966 ;-- Am. 1967, Act 265, Imd. Eff. July 19, 1967 ;-- Am. 2014, Act 163, Imd. Eff. June 11, 2014 Compiler's Notes: For transfer of powers and duties of certain occupational functions, boards, and commissions from the Department of Licensing and Regulation to the Department of Commerce, see E.R.O. No. 1991-9, compiled at MCL 338.3501 of the Michigan Compiled Laws.
MI Comp L § 408.664 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 408 - Labor|Act 225 of 1966 - Carnival-Amusement Safety Act of 1966 (408.651 - 408.670)|Section 408.664 - Existing Carnival-Amusement Ride; Use.

408.664 Existing carnival-amusement ride; use.Sec. 14.  This act does not prevent the use of any existing carnival-amusement ride if an inspection finds that the ride is in a safe condition and conforms to the rules of the department. History: 1966, Act 225, Imd. Eff. July 11, 1966 ;-- Am. 2014, Act 163, Imd. Eff. June 11, 2014 Compiler's Notes: For transfer of powers and duties of certain occupational functions, boards, and commissions from the Department of Licensing and Regulation to the Department of Commerce, see E.R.O. No. 1991-9, compiled at MCL 338.3501 of the Michigan Compiled Laws.
MI Comp L § 408.665 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 408 - Labor|Act 225 of 1966 - Carnival-Amusement Safety Act of 1966 (408.651 - 408.670)|Section 408.665 - Hardship Cases; Modification; Request, Written Authorization, Record.

408.665 Hardship cases; modification; request, written authorization, record.Sec. 15.  If there are practical difficulties or unnecessary hardships for an operator to comply with the rules under this act, the director may modify the application of those rules or if the spirit of the rules is observed and the public safety is secure. Any operator may make a written request to the department stating its grounds and applying for a modification described in this section. Any authorization by the director under this section must be in writing and shall describe the conditions under which the modification is permitted. The department shall keep a record of all modifications under this section that is open to the public. History: 1966, Act 225, Imd. Eff. July 11, 1966 ;-- Am. 2014, Act 163, Imd. Eff. June 11, 2014 Compiler's Notes: For transfer of powers and duties of certain occupational functions, boards, and commissions from the Department of Licensing and Regulation to the Department of Commerce, see E.R.O. No. 1991-9, compiled at MCL 338.3501 of the Michigan Compiled Laws.
MI Comp L § 408.666 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 408 - Labor|Act 225 of 1966 - Carnival-Amusement Safety Act of 1966 (408.651 - 408.670)|Section 408.666 - Security Against Owner's or Operator's Liability for Injury Required; Insurance or Bond; Local Unit of Government as Self-Insurer.

408.666 Security against owner's or operator's liability for injury required; insurance or bond; local unit of government as self-insurer. Sec. 16.  A person shall not operate a carnival or amusement ride unless the owner or operator shall have obtained security against the owner's or operator's liability for injury suffered by persons riding the carnival or amusement ride by 1 of the following methods:  (a) By obtaining a policy of insurance in an amount not less than $300,000.00 insuring the owner or operator against liability for injury suffered by persons riding the carnival or amusement ride.  (b) By obtaining a bond in an amount not less than $300,000.00 with the aggregate amount of the surety on the bond not exceeding the face amount of the bond.  (c) An owner or operator having only 1 carnival or amusement ride which ride is designed primarily for use by children, may comply with subsections (a) and (b) by obtaining a policy of insurance or a bond in an amount not less than $50,000.00.  (d) In the case of a local unit of government, the director of the department may authorize a local unit of government which is an owner or operator of a carnival or amusement ride to be a self-insurer upon a reasonable showing by the local unit of government owner or operator of its solvency and financial ability to pay liability claims for injury suffered by persons riding the carnival or amusement ride, in an amount not less than $300,000.00. If the director determines it to be necessary, the director shall require the furnishing of a bond or other security in a reasonable amount. History: 1966, Act 225, Imd. Eff. July 11, 1966 ;-- Am. 1980, Act 103, Imd. Eff. Apr. 27, 1980 Compiler's Notes: For transfer of powers and duties of certain occupational functions, boards, and commissions from the Department of Licensing and Regulation to the Department of Commerce, see E.R.O. No. 1991-9, compiled at MCL 338.3501 of the Michigan Compiled Laws.
MI Comp L § 408.667 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 408 - Labor|Act 225 of 1966 - Carnival-Amusement Safety Act of 1966 (408.651 - 408.670)|Section 408.667 - Temporary Cessation of Operations; Order; Duration; Violation of Act as Misdemeanor; Separate Offense; Exception.

408.667 Temporary cessation of operations; order; duration; violation of act as misdemeanor; separate offense; exception. Sec. 17.  (1) A temporary cessation of operations of a carnival-amusement ride may be ordered by the director when the inspection of the ride has been impeded, obstructed or interfered with. The order to cease operations shall remain in effect until an inspection has been made and the ride has been found safe for use.  (2) Except for the late payment of fees as provided in section 8(2) and except as provided in subsection (3), a person who violates this act is guilty of a misdemeanor. Each day a violation occurs is a separate offense.  (3) The penalty provided in subsection (2) does not apply to the violation of this act by a rider or the rider's parent or guardian. History: 1966, Act 225, Imd. Eff. July 11, 1966 ;-- Am. 1967, Act 265, Imd. Eff. July 19, 1967 ;-- Am. 1982, Act 35, Imd. Eff. Mar. 12, 1982 ;-- Am. 2000, Act 346, Eff. Mar. 28, 2001 Compiler's Notes: For transfer of powers and duties of certain occupational functions, boards, and commissions from the Department of Licensing and Regulation to the Department of Commerce, see E.R.O. No. 1991-9, compiled at MCL 338.3501 of the Michigan Compiled Laws.
MI Comp L § 408.669 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 408 - Labor|Act 225 of 1966 - Carnival-Amusement Safety Act of 1966 (408.651 - 408.670)|Section 408.669 - Rider Safety Responsibilities; Signs.

408.669 Rider safety responsibilities; signs. Sec. 19.  (1) An operator shall display signs indicating the applicable rider safety responsibilities provided in section 18 and the location of stations to report injuries under section 20. The signs shall be located in all of the following locations:  (a) Each station for reporting an injury.  (b) Each first aid station.  (c) In addition to the locations described in subdivisions (A) and (B), the following locations:  (i) If there are not more than 4 entrances or exits for riders, at least 2 locations on the premises, including any entrance or exit most commonly used by riders.  (ii) If there are more than 4 entrances and exits for riders, at least 4 other locations on the premises, including the 4 entrances and exits most commonly used by riders.  (iii) At every carnival or amusement ride.  (2) In addition to the signs required under subsection (1), an operator shall post a sign at each carnival or amusement ride. The sign shall be prominently displayed at a conspicuous location, clearly visible to the public, and bold and legible in design. The sign shall include all of the following that apply:  (a) Operational instructions.  (b) Safety guidelines for riders.  (c) Restrictions on the use of the carnival or amusement ride.  (d) Behavior or activities that are prohibited.  (e) A legend that states: "State law requires riders to obey all warnings and directions for carnival or amusement rides and behave in a manner that will not cause or contribute to the injury of themselves or others. Riders must report injuries prior to leaving the premises.". History: Add. 2000 Act 346, Eff. Mar. 28, 2001
MI Comp L § 408.670 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 408 - Labor|Act 225 of 1966 - Carnival-Amusement Safety Act of 1966 (408.651 - 408.670)|Section 408.670 - Injury Report.

408.670 Injury report. Sec. 20.  (1) Before leaving the operator's premises, a rider of a carnival or amusement ride or his or her parent or guardian shall report in writing to the operator or an employee or agent of the operator, on a form provided by the operator or the employee or agent of the operator, any injury sustained on a carnival or amusement ride. The report shall include all of the following information:  (a) The name, address, and telephone number of the injured person.  (b) A brief description of the incident, the injury claimed, and the location, date, and time of the injury.  (c) The cause of the injury, if known.  (d) The name, address, and telephone number of any witness to the incident.  (2) If the rider of a carnival or amusement ride or his or her parent or guardian is unable to file a report under subsection (1) because of the severity of the rider's injuries, the rider or his or her parent or guardian shall file the report as soon as reasonably possible. The failure of a rider or his or her parent or guardian to report an injury under this section does not affect the rider's right to bring a civil action related to the incident. History: Add. 2000 Act 346, Eff. Mar. 28, 2001
MI Comp L § 408.681 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 408 - Labor|Act 16 of 1997 - The Playground Equipment Safety Act (408.681 - 408.687)|Section 408.681 - Short Title.

408.681 Short title. Sec. 1.  This act shall be known and may be cited as "the playground equipment safety act". History: 1997, Act 16, Eff. May 1, 1998
MI Comp L § 408.682 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 408 - Labor|Act 16 of 1997 - The Playground Equipment Safety Act (408.681 - 408.687)|Section 408.682 - Definitions.

408.682 Definitions. Sec. 2.  As used in this act:  (a) "Person" means an individual, partnership, corporation, association, governmental entity, or other legal entity.  (b) "Public playground equipment" means apparatus, including but not limited to slides, climbers, seesaws, and swings, designed for the recreational use of children and owned and operated by a local unit of government, school district, or any other governmental entity. History: 1997, Act 16, Eff. May 1, 1998
MI Comp L § 408.683 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 408 - Labor|Act 16 of 1997 - The Playground Equipment Safety Act (408.681 - 408.687)|Section 408.683 - Public Playground Equipment; Liability as to State Civil Infraction; Separate Civil Action.

408.683 Public playground equipment; liability as to state civil infraction; separate civil action. Sec. 3.  (1) The standards identified in section 4 determine responsibility for a state civil infraction under this act and do not establish liability in a separate civil action that is brought to recover damages caused by the maintenance, repair, upkeep, manufacture or assembly of public playground equipment.  (2) The standards identified in section 4 shall have only the relevance as allowed by law or court rule in a separate civil action. History: 1997, Act 16, Eff. May 1, 1998
MI Comp L § 408.684 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 408 - Labor|Act 16 of 1997 - The Playground Equipment Safety Act (408.681 - 408.687)|Section 408.684 - Public Playground Equipment; Standards.

408.684 Public playground equipment; standards. Sec. 4.  A person who for compensation manufactures or assembles public playground equipment that fails to comply with the following standards is subject to a state civil infraction under this act:  (a) The "handbook for public playground safety" published for the U.S. consumer products safety commission, which is incorporated by reference and is based upon recommendations provided to the commission by the COMSIS corporation in March 1990 in "development of human factors criteria for playground equipment safety" by Donna Rattle, Melanie Morrison, and Neil Lerner.  (b) The "standard consumer safety performance specification for playground equipment for public use, ASTM F1487-01", published by the American society for testing and materials, which is incorporated by reference. History: 1997, Act 16, Eff. May 1, 1998 ;-- Am. 1998, Act 137, Imd. Eff. June 24, 1998 ;-- Am. 2002, Act 419, Imd. Eff. June 5, 2002
MI Comp L § 408.685 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 408 - Labor|Act 16 of 1997 - The Playground Equipment Safety Act (408.681 - 408.687)|Section 408.685 - Violation of Act; Penalty; Default; Disposition of Collections.

408.685 Violation of act; penalty; default; disposition of collections. Sec. 5.  (1) A person who violates this act in the manufacture of public playground equipment is responsible for a state civil infraction and may be ordered to pay a civil fine of not more than $10,000.00.   (2) A person who violates this act in the assembly of public playground equipment is responsible for a state civil infraction and may be ordered to pay a civil fine of not more than $1,000.00.  (3) A default in the payment of a civil fine or costs ordered under this act or an installment of the fine or costs may be remedied by any means authorized under the revised judicature act of 1961, 1961 PA 236, MCL 600.101 to 600.9947.  (4) Money collected under this section shall be deposited into the children's trust fund established under section 1 of 1982 PA 249, MCL 21.171. History: 1997, Act 16, Eff. May 1, 1998
MI Comp L § 408.686 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 408 - Labor|Act 16 of 1997 - The Playground Equipment Safety Act (408.681 - 408.687)|Section 408.686 - Public Playground Equipment; Responsibility for Maintenance, Repair, and Upkeep.

408.686 Public playground equipment; responsibility for maintenance, repair, and upkeep. Sec. 6.  (1) Except as otherwise provided in subsection (2), the local unit of government, school district, or governmental entity that owns and operates the public playground equipment shall be responsible for the maintenance, repair, and upkeep of the public playground equipment according to the standards identified by this act.   (2) For the maintenance, repair, and upkeep of public playground equipment that existed before the effective date of this act, the standards required by section 4 shall apply only to the extent that such application is possible without requiring substantial alteration, removal, or replacement of the existing equipment. History: 1997, Act 16, Eff. May 1, 1998
MI Comp L § 408.687 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 408 - Labor|Act 16 of 1997 - The Playground Equipment Safety Act (408.681 - 408.687)|Section 408.687 - Finding of Responsibility; Admissibility in Civil Action; Immunity; Other Defenses, Limitations, Remedies, or Rights.

408.687 Finding of responsibility; admissibility in civil action; immunity; other defenses, limitations, remedies, or rights. Sec. 7.  (1) Evidence of a finding of responsibility for a state civil infraction under this act shall not be admissible in a civil action brought to recover damages incurred as a result of the manufacture or assembly of public playground equipment.  (2) This act does not expand, restrict, or otherwise alter the immunity from liability granted by law to a local unit of government, school district, or governmental entity.  (3) This act does not limit or alter and shall be in addition to any other defenses, limitations, remedies, or rights a person may have by law. History: 1997, Act 16, Eff. May 1, 1998
MI Comp L § 408.801 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 408 - Labor|Act 227 of 1967 - Elevator Safety Board (408.801 - 408.824)|Section 408.801 - Elevators; Applicability of Definitions in American Standard Safety Code.

408.801 Elevators; applicability of definitions in American standard safety code. Sec. 1.  The definitions in section 3 of the standard are applicable to this act, except where they conflict with definitions in this act. History: 1967, Act 227, Eff. Nov. 2, 1967 Compiler's Notes: For transfer of powers and duties relating to promulgation of rules by the elevator safety board from the department of labor to the director of the department of consumer and industry services, see E.R.O. No. 1996-2, compiled at MCL 445.2001 of the Michigan Compiled Laws.
MI Comp L § 408.802 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 408 - Labor|Act 227 of 1967 - Elevator Safety Board (408.801 - 408.824)|Section 408.802 - Definitions.

408.802 Definitions. Sec. 2.  (1) "Approved" means that which the director designates as acceptable to the department.  (2) "Board" means the elevator safety board.  (3) "Department" means the department of labor.  (4) "Director" means the director of labor or his duly designated representative.  (5) "Division" means the elevator safety division of the department.  (6) "Dormant elevator" means an elevator that is still intact and on the premises but the premises are vacated or the equipment is entirely disconnected in an approved manner.  (7) "Repairs" where used herein shall mean only such work as is necessary to maintain present equipment in a safe and serviceable condition and to adjust or replace defective, broken or worn parts, with parts made of equivalent material, strength and design, and where the replacing part performs the same function as the replaced part.  (8) "Major alteration" means an alteration as defined in the standard. Any person, firm or corporation performing such major alteration shall obtain a permit from the department as outlined in section 15 of this act. History: 1967, Act 227, Eff. Nov. 2, 1967 ;-- Am. 1980, Act 282, Imd. Eff. Oct. 9, 1980
MI Comp L § 408.803 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 408 - Labor|Act 227 of 1967 - Elevator Safety Board (408.801 - 408.824)|Section 408.803 - Definitions; E.

408.803 Definitions; E.Sec. 3.  (1) "Elevator" means the machinery, construction, apparatus, and equipment of an incline lift, escalator, moving walk, or device serving 2 or more landings used in raising and lowering a car, cage, or platform which is guided. The term includes a passenger elevator, freight elevator, gravity elevator, workmen's elevator, dumbwaiter, manlift, or other lifting or lowering apparatus that is guided. The term does not include:  (a) An elevating device within the scope of 1911 PA 163, MCL 425.101 to 425.113.  (b) A feeding machine or belted bucket, scoop, roller, or any similar type of freight conveyor.  (c) A lubrication hoist or other similar mechanism.  (d) A piling or stacking machine that is used within 1 story and does not penetrate a floor.  (e) A residential stairway chairlift or residential platform lift.   (f) An outside material hoist used for raising or lowering construction materials while a building or structure is under construction within the scope of the Michigan occupational safety and health act, 1974 PA 154, MCL 408.1001 to 408.1094.  (2) "Elevator contractor" means a person that is engaged in the business of constructing, installing, maintaining, repairing, or altering elevators, including the installing or maintaining of electric wiring, fixtures, apparatus, and appliances in connection with the operation or control of elevators.   (3) "Elevator contractor license" means a license issued by the director to an elevator contractor that authorizes the licensee to engage in the construction, installation, alteration, maintenance, or repair of elevators. History: 1967, Act 227, Eff. Nov. 2, 1967 ;-- Am. 2015, Act 35, Eff. Aug. 19, 2015 Compiler's Notes: Enacting section 3 of Act 35 of 2015 provides:"Enacting section 3. It is the intent of the legislature that the enactment of this amendatory act does not affect the department of licensing and regulatory affairs' examination or examination requirements for licensure as a residential builder under article 24 of the occupational code, 1980 PA 299, MCL 339.2401 to 339.2412."