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40 OK Stat § 40-460.2 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 40. Labor|§40-460.2. Rules regarding amusement ride maintenance, inspection, and repair records.

|A. Pursuant to the authority granted to the Commissioner of Labor under Section 460 of Title 40 of the Oklahoma Statutes to promulgate rules for the safe installation, repair, maintenance, use, operation, and inspection of all amusement rides necessary for the protection of the general public using amusement rides, the Commissioner of Labor shall promulgate rules regarding amusement ride maintenance, inspection, and repair records. |B. Rules promulgated pursuant to subsection A of this section shall include the following language:The owner of an amusement ride shall maintain up-to-date maintenance, inspection, and repair records between inspection periods for each amusement ride in the manner provided by the Commissioner of Labor. The records shall contain a copy of all inspection reports commencing with the last annual inspection, a description of all maintenance performed, and a description of any mechanical or structural failures or operational breakdowns and the types of actions taken to rectify these conditions.Added by Laws 2000, c. 295, § 2, eff. Nov. 1, 2000.
40 OK Stat § 40-460.3 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 40. Labor|§40-460.3. Rules regarding use of signage – Definition of “sign”.

|A. Pursuant to the authority granted to the Commissioner of Labor under Section 460 of Title 40 of the Oklahoma Statutes to promulgate rules for the safe installation, repair, maintenance, use, operation, and inspection of all amusement rides necessary for the protection of the general public using amusement rides, the Commissioner of Labor shall promulgate rules regarding the use of signage concerning amusement rides. |B. Rules promulgated pursuant to subsection A of this section shall include the following language:1. An amusement ride owner shall display signs indicating the applicable safety responsibilities of riders as set forth by the Commissioner of Labor and the location of stations to report injuries. The signs must be located at:a.each station for reporting an injury,b.each first aid station, andc.at each premises entrance and exit;2. An amusement ride owner shall post a sign at each amusement ride that includes:a.operational instruction, if any,b.safety guidelines for rider, if any,c.restrictions of the use of the amusement ride, if any,d.behavior or activities that are prohibited, if any, ande.a legend providing that "State law requires riders to obey all warnings and directions for this ride and behave in a manner that will not cause or contribute to injuring themselves or others. Failure to comply is punishable by fine and imprisonment.";3. Any sign required by this rule must be prominently displayed at a conspicuous location, clearly visible to the public and bold and legible in design; and4. As used in this rule, "sign" means any symbol or language reasonably calculated to communicate information to a rider or the parent or guardian of a rider, including placards, prerecorded messages, live public address, stickers, pictures, video, verbal information, and visual signals.Added by Laws 2000, c. 295, § 3, eff. Nov. 1, 2000.
40 OK Stat § 40-461 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 40. Labor|§40-461. Definitions.

|As used in Sections 460 through 473 of this title: |1. "Amusement ride" means a device or combination of devices or elements that carry, convey, or direct a person or persons over or through a fixed or restricted course or within a defined area for the primary purpose of amusement or entertainment. Amusement ride includes any amusement park device that uses water as the means of transportation, including the structure of the device. Amusement ride does not include the operation of articles of husbandry incidental to any agricultural operation or the operation of amusement devices of a permanent nature which are subject to building regulations issued by cities or counties and existing applicable safety orders. Amusement ride shall be divided into the following four categories:a."permanent amusement device" means a device which is used, or intended to be used, as an amusement device that is erected to remain a lasting part of the premises,b."temporary amusement device" means a device which is used as an amusement device that is regularly relocated with or without disassembly,c."inflatable amusement device" means an inflatable amusement device as defined in Section 472 of this title, andd."other amusement device" means amusement devices registered with the Department of Labor that have proof of insurance.The Commissioner of Labor may, by administrative regulation, designate other rides and attractions that are not included in the definition of amusement ride;2. "Operator" or "owner" means a person who owns or controls or has the duty to control the operation of an amusement ride and includes the state and every state agency, and each county, city and all private or public corporations and political subdivisions;3. "Certificate of inspection" means a certificate issued by the Commissioner of Labor which indicates that an inspection of the ride has been performed pursuant to rules and regulations adopted by the Department of Labor; and4. "Permanent amusement park ride" means an amusement ride which is stationary or cannot be easily moved and which is located on the same premises on which it is operated for no less than ninety (90) days.Added by Laws 1982, c. 145, § 2. Amended by Laws 2003, c. 102, § 1, eff. Nov. 1, 2003; Laws 2008, c. 260, § 2, eff. July 1, 2008; Laws 2017, c. 330, § 1, eff. Nov. 1, 2017.
40 OK Stat § 40-462 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 40. Labor|§40-462. Certificate of inspection - Inspections.

|A. The Commissioner of Labor shall determine the date and frequency of inspections based on the type of amusement ride. No permanent or temporary amusement device may operate without an initial inspection. On or before a date specified by the Commissioner of Labor, an operator or owner shall apply for a certificate of inspection on a form furnished by the Commissioner of Labor. |B. "Other amusement devices" as defined in Section 461 of this title shall be registered annually with the Department of Labor, and the owner or operator shall provide to the Department of Labor proof of insurance as provided under Section 467 of this title. The Commissioner of Labor may promulgate rules providing for registration of such devices.C. The owner or operator may make application to the Commissioner for less frequent inspections than are required under subsection B of this section. The Commissioner, upon investigation and/or hearing of the matter, may grant a waiver, provided equal public safety is maintained. Such waiver shall provide specific requirements for inspection in lieu of the requirements of subsection B of this section. The Commissioner shall promulgate rules for the determination of a waiver provided such rules place an affirmative responsibility on the owner/operator for the preservation of public safety.D. The Commissioner of Labor may cause the inspection herein provided for to be made by the Commissioner's safety inspectors or by any qualified amusement ride inspector employed by an insurance company.E. If, after inspection, an amusement ride is found to comply with the rules and regulations of the Commissioner of Labor, the Commissioner of Labor shall issue a certificate of inspection which shall authorize the operator or owner to operate the rides.Added by Laws 1982, c. 145, § 3, eff. Oct. 1, 1982. Amended by Laws 1994, c. 272, § 6, operative July 1, 1994; Laws 2017, c. 330, § 2, eff. Nov. 1, 2017.
40 OK Stat § 40-463 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 40. Labor|§40-463. Fees - Certification of rides - Certificate of insurance

|A. The Commissioner of Labor may promulgate rules establishing a schedule of administrative fees for the registration and inspection of amusement and other rides. The following fees shall remain in effect until such rules become effective, at which time the fees contained in this section shall be superseded by rule. Fees collected by the Department of Labor for the registration and inspection of amusement and other rides shall be deposited into the Department of Labor Revolving Fund. |1. The annual ride registration fee shall be:$25.002. The inspection fee shall be:a.Amusement Rides$50.00b.Other Rides per hour$100.00B. The Commissioner of Labor shall not issue an original certificate of inspection for an amusement ride until he receives certification in writing that such amusement rides meet the requirements established by the Commissioner of Labor for amusement rides. The Commissioner of Labor shall designate by rule and regulation pursuant to Section 460 of this title the qualifications of the inspectors making the inspections required by this section.C. Any permanent amusement park ride owner or operator shall file a copy of a certificate of insurance with the Commissioner of Labor on or before February 1 of each year. Such certificate of insurance shall be in such form as to reflect the safety inspection requirements for obtaining such insurance and the date of the last inspection. The amount of the premium and the amount of coverage shall not be required to be disclosed in the certificate.The Commissioner may accept such certificate and insurance inspection as evidence sufficient to issue a certificate of inspection for the permanent amusement park ride.D. The Governing Board of the State Fair of Oklahoma, the Tulsa State Fair, and the Muskogee State Fair shall file a copy of a certificate of insurance with the Commissioner of Labor before the rides are put into operation at each location for the use of the public. Such certificate shall be in such form as to reflect the safety inspection requirements for obtaining such insurance and the date of the inspection.The Commissioner may accept such insurance inspection as evidence sufficient to issue a certificate of inspection for the rides.Added by Laws 1982, c. 145, § 4, eff. Oct. 1, 1982. Amended by Laws 1983, c. 101, § 1, emerg. eff. May 9, 1983; Laws 1991, c. 122, § 3, eff. July 1, 1991; Laws 1991, c. 215, § 15, eff. July 1, 1991; Laws 1993, c. 270, § 47, eff. Sept. 1, 1993; Laws 2016, c. 100, § 1, eff. Nov. 1, 2016.
40 OK Stat § 40-464 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 40. Labor|§40-464. Notice of erection of ride or additions or alterations.

|Before a new amusement ride is erected, or whenever any additions or alterations are made which change the structure, mechanism, classification or capacity of any amusement ride, the operator or owner shall file with the Commissioner of Labor a notice of his intention and any plans or diagrams requested by the Commissioner of Labor. |Added by Laws 1982, c. 145, § 5.
40 OK Stat § 40-465 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 40. Labor|§40-465. Temporary cessation of ride - Orders - Enforcement.

|A. The Commissioner of Labor may issue a written order for the temporary cessation of operation of an amusement ride if it has been determined after inspection to be hazardous or unsafe. Operations shall not resume until such conditions are corrected to the satisfaction of the Commissioner of Labor. The Commissioner of Labor or his authorized inspector may inspect any amusement ride without notice. |B. In addition to other powers confirmed by this act, the Commissioner or his authorized representative shall have power to order any person, firm, corporation, corporate officers, trustees or any managing official of any municipal corporation, state agency or political subdivision to cease violating any provision of this act, or rule or regulations issued pursuant to this act. A certified copy of such order shall be mailed to the person or entity so violating the provisions of this act.C. Any order issued by the Commissioner or his authorized representative may be enforced in the district court in an action for an injunction or writ of mandamus upon the petition of the district attorney or Attorney General. Provided further, an injunction, without bond, may be granted by the district court to the Commissioner, for the purpose of enforcing this act.Added by Laws 1982, c. 145, § 6.
40 OK Stat § 40-466 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 40. Labor|§40-466. Modification of rules and regulations - Grounds.

|The Commissioner of Labor may modify the application of rules or regulations to an operator who demonstrates a hardship resulting from such application if the public safety will remain secure. Any owner or operator may make a written request to the Commissioner of Labor specifying the hardships which are his grounds for requesting such modification. Any authorization by the Commissioner of Labor shall be in writing and shall describe the conditions under which the modifications shall be permitted. A permanent record of all modifications shall be kept in the Department of Labor for public inspection. |Added by Laws 1982, c. 145, § 7.
40 OK Stat § 40-467 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 40. Labor|§40-467. Liability insurance.

|No person shall operate an amusement ride unless at the time there exists a policy of insurance in an amount of not less than One Million Dollars ($1,000,000.00) insuring the owner or operator against liability for injury suffered by persons riding the amusement ride. |Added by Laws 1982, c. 145, § 8, eff. Oct. 1, 1982. Amended by Laws 2000, c. 295, § 5, eff. Nov. 1, 2000.
40 OK Stat § 40-468 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 40. Labor|§40-468. Political subdivisions - Regulation of rides - Inspections.

|A. Nothing contained in this act shall prevent cities and counties from regulating amusement rides nor prevent them from enacting ordinances in addition to the rules and regulations promulgated by the Commissioner of Labor which may be more restrictive than thisact with respect to amusement rides. |B. If a political subdivision presents satisfactory evidence to the Commissioner of Labor that it can perform the inspections required by this act, the Commissioner of Labor may delegate his power of inspection.C. The delegation of power is subject to an agreement entered into by the Commissioner of Labor and the agency, political subdivision or municipality.D. The Commissioner of Labor may revoke the agreement or retain the right to monitor the inspection.Added by Laws 1982, c. 145, § 9.
40 OK Stat § 40-469 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 40. Labor|§40-469. Violations - Penalties

|A. Any violation of the provisions of Sections 460 through 468 of this title shall be a misdemeanor. Conviction thereof shall be punished by a fine not exceeding One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00) or by not more than one (1) year in the county jail, or both such fine and imprisonment. Each day of violation shall constitute a separate offense. |B. The Commissioner of Labor may promulgate rules establishing a schedule of administrative penalties and fines for violations of Sections 460 through 468 of this title which may be in addition to or in lieu of the criminal penalties provided in this section. The promulgation of an administrative fine schedule shall grant the Commissioner authority to impose those administrative fines for any violation of Sections 460 through 468 of this title. Funds collected as payment from a violator for administrative fines imposed for a violation of Sections 463 through 468 of this title shall be deposited to the Department of Labor Administrative Penalty Revolving Fund created in Section 2 of this act.Added by Laws 1982, c. 145, § 10. Amended by Laws 2016, c. 100, § 3, eff. Nov. 1, 2016.
40 OK Stat § 40-470 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 40. Labor|§40-470. Department of Labor Administrative Penalty Revolving Fund

|There is hereby created in the State Treasury a revolving fund for the Department of Labor to be designated the "Department of Labor Administrative Penalty Revolving Fund". The fund shall be a continuing fund, not subject to fiscal year limitations, and shall consist of all administrative fines collected by the Department for violations of amusement ride safety pursuant to Sections 463 through 469 of Title 40 of the Oklahoma Statutes and the rules promulgated thereto. All monies accruing to the credit of the fund are hereby directed to be transferred by the Commissioner of Labor to the State Treasurer for deposit and credit to the General Revenue Fund at the end of each fiscal year. |Added by Laws 2016, c. 100, § 2, eff. Nov. 1, 2016.
40 OK Stat § 40-473 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 40. Labor|§40-473. Rules ineffective upon repeal of Section 471.

|Any rules promulgated pursuant to Section 471 of Title 40 of the Oklahoma Statutes, repealed by Section 3 of this act, shall be null and void and shall have no effect. |Added by Laws 2009, c. 179, § 2.
40 OK Stat § 40-482 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 40. Labor|§40-482. Federal and private sector funds to be sought.

|A. The Oklahoma Employment Security Commission shall seek any federal funds available for the implementation of the Jobs Recovery Program, including, but not limited to, funds available from grants or work and training programs. |B. The Oklahoma Employment Security Commission shall seek any private sector funds available for the implementation of the Jobs Recovery Program, including, but not limited to, funds available from donations or grants.Added by Laws 1988, c. 219, § 2, emerg. eff. June 21, 1988.
40 OK Stat § 40-483 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 40. Labor|§40-483. Administration of Job Training Partnership Act - Transfer to Employment Security Commission.

|The duties and responsibilities currently performed by the Oklahoma Department of Commerce with regards to administration of the Job Training Partnership Act of 1982, 29 U.S.C., Section 1501 et seq., and all related property, records and personnel, are hereby transferred to the Oklahoma Employment Security Commission. Employees transferred to the Oklahoma Employment Security Commission shall be classified and subject to the provisions of the Merit System of Personnel Administration as provided for in the Oklahoma Personnel Act. Such employees shall retain membership in the Health Insurance Plan, Dental Insurance Plan and Life Insurance Plan created pursuant to the Oklahoma Employees Insurance and Benefits Act, or Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) Plans approved by the State and Education Employees Group Insurance Board. |Added by Laws 1989, c. 313, § 11, operative July 1, 1989. Amended by Laws 1992, c. 19, § 1, emerg. eff. March 30, 1992; Laws 2014, c. 73, § 1, eff. July 1, 2014.
40 OK Stat § 40-500 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 40. Labor|§40-500. Nonsmoking as condition of employment.

|A. It shall be unlawful for an employer to: |1. Discharge any individual, or otherwise disadvantage any individual, with respect to compensation, terms, conditions or privileges of employment because the individual is a nonsmoker or smokes or uses tobacco products during nonworking hours; or2. Require as a condition of employment that any employee or applicant for employment abstain from smoking or using tobacco products during nonworking hours.B. Nothing in this section shall prohibit an employer from offering incentives to an employee to participate in wellness programs, including, but not limited to, smoking cessation programs, in conjunction with the employer providing the employee health insurance coverage.Added by Laws 1991, c. 172, § 11, emerg. eff. May 8, 1991. Amended by Laws 1991, c. 295, § 3, emerg. eff. May 29, 1991; Laws 2013, c. 103, § 2, eff. Nov. 1, 2013, and c. 269, § 25, eff. Nov. 1, 2013.NOTE: Laws 2013, c. 103, § 2 and Laws 2013, c. 269, § 25 made virtually identical changes to this section.
40 OK Stat § 40-501 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 40. Labor|§40-501. Construction of act - Conditions relating to smoking.

|The provisions of Sections 11 through 14 of this act shall not be construed to prevent an employer from prescribing conditions with regard to smoking while on the job or on the premises of the employer. |Added by Laws 1991, c. 172, § 12, emerg. eff. May 8, 1991.
40 OK Stat § 40-502 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 40. Labor|§40-502. Application of act - Restriction on smoking as bona fide occupational requirement or part of collective bargaining agreement.

|The provisions of Sections 11 through 14 of this act shall not apply when the restriction on smoking relates to a bona fide occupational requirement or an applicable collective bargaining agreement which prohibits or allows off-duty use of tobacco products. |Added by Laws 1991, c. 172, § 13, emerg. eff. May 8, 1991.
40 OK Stat § 40-503 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 40. Labor|§40-503. Action for damages - Costs and attorney fees.

|A. The sole remedy for any individual claiming to be aggrieved by a violation of Section 11 of this act shall be a civil action for damages which shall include all wages and benefits deprived the individual by reason of the violation. |B. The court shall award the prevailing party in such action court costs and reasonable attorney fees.Added by Laws 1991, c. 172, § 14, emerg. eff. May 8, 1991.
40 OK Stat § 40-551 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 40. Labor|§40-551. Standards for Workplace Drug and Alcohol Testing Act.

|Sections 551 through 563 of this title shall be known and may be cited as the "Standards for Workplace Drug and Alcohol Testing Act". |Added by Laws 1993, c. 355, § 1, emerg. eff. June 10, 1993. Amended by Laws 2011, c. 180, § 1, eff. Nov. 1, 2011.
40 OK Stat § 40-553 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 40. Labor|§40-553. Construction of act.

|A. The Standards for Workplace Drug and Alcohol Testing Act shall not be construed as requiring or encouraging employers to conduct drug or alcohol testing. |B. Except as provided in subsection C of this section, employers who choose to conduct drug or alcohol testing of job applicants or persons employed in this state shall be governed by the provisions of this act and the rules promulgated pursuant thereto.C. Drug or alcohol testing required by and conducted pursuant to federal law or regulation shall be exempt from the provisions of the Standards for Workplace Drug and Alcohol Testing Act and the rules promulgated pursuant thereto.D. This act shall not be construed as preventing the negotiation of collective bargaining agreements that provide greater protection to employees or applicants than is provided by this act.Added by Laws 1993, c. 355, § 3, emerg. eff. June 10, 1993.