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NC Gen Stat § 95-111.2 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 95 - Department of Labor and Labor Regulations|Article 14B - Amusement Device Safety Act of North Carolina.|§ 95-111.2 - Scope.

 95-111.2. Scope.(a) This Article shall govern the design, construction, installation, plans review, testing, inspection, certification, operation, use, maintenance, alteration, relocation and investigation of accidents involving amusement devices.(b) This Article shall not apply to any device which does not normally require the supervision or services of an operator. (1985 (Reg. Sess., 1986), c. 990, s. 2; 1991, c. 178, s. 1; 2003-170, s. 1.)
NC Gen Stat § 95-111.5 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 95 - Department of Labor and Labor Regulations|Article 14B - Amusement Device Safety Act of North Carolina.|§ 95-111.5 - Pre-opening inspection and test; records; revocation of certificate of operation.

 95-111.5. Pre-opening inspection and test; records; revocation of certificate of operation.(a) An owner of a device subject to the provisions of this Article, or his authorized agent, is hereby required to make a pre-opening inspection and test of such device, prior to admitting the public, each day such device is intended to be used.(b) An owner of a device subject to the provisions of this Article, or his authorized agent, is hereby required to maintain for at least the previous 12 months a signed record of the required pre-opening inspection and test and such other pertinent information as the Commissioner may require by rule or regulation.(c) The Commissioner is hereby empowered to revoke the certificate of operation for any device regulated by this Article upon failure by the owner or his authorized agent to make the required pre-opening inspection and test or to maintain the required record. (1985 (Reg. Sess., 1986), c. 990, s. 2; 2003-170, s. 2.)
NC Gen Stat § 95-111.6 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 95 - Department of Labor and Labor Regulations|Article 14B - Amusement Device Safety Act of North Carolina.|§ 95-111.6 - Noncomplying devices; appeal.

 95-111.6. Noncomplying devices; appeal.(a) Whenever the Commissioner determines that a device is subject to the provisions of this Article and the operation of such device is exposing the public to an unsafe condition likely to result in serious personal injury or property damage, he immediately may order in writing that the use of the device be stopped or limited until such time as he determines that the device has been made safe for use by the public.(b) Whenever the Commissioner determines that the provisions of this Article or the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder have not been complied with, he may refuse to issue or renew or may revoke, suspend or amend a certificate of operation.(c) Any action taken under this section by the Commissioner shall be final, unless within 15 days after receipt of notice thereof by certified mail with return receipt, by signature confirmation as provided by the U.S. Postal Service, by a designated delivery service authorized pursuant to 26 U.S.C. 7502(f)(2) with delivery receipt, or via hand delivery, the person against whom such action was taken takes exception to the determination, in which event the final determination of the action shall be made in an administrative proceeding and in a judicial proceeding pursuant to Chapter 150B of the General Statutes, the Administrative Procedure Act.  (1985 (Reg. Sess., 1986), c. 990, s. 2; 2015-221, s. 1.6.)
NC Gen Stat § 95-111.7 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 95 - Department of Labor and Labor Regulations|Article 14B - Amusement Device Safety Act of North Carolina.|§ 95-111.7 - Operation without certificate; operation not in accordance with Article or rules and regulations; operation after refusal to issue or after revocation of certificate.

 95-111.7. Operation without certificate; operation not in accordance with Article or rules and regulations; operation after refusal to issue or after revocation of certificate. (a) No person shall operate or permit to be operated or use any device subject to the provisions of this Article without a valid certificate of operation. (b) No person shall operate or permit to be operated or use any device subject to the provisions of this Article otherwise than in accordance with this Article and the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder. (c) No person shall operate or permit to be operated or use any device subject to the provisions of this Article after the Commissioner has refused to issue or has revoked the certificate of operation for such device. (1985 (Reg. Sess., 1986), c. 990, s. 2.)
NC Gen Stat § 95-111.8 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 95 - Department of Labor and Labor Regulations|Article 14B - Amusement Device Safety Act of North Carolina.|§ 95-111.8 - Location notice.

 95-111.8. Location notice.No person shall operate for the public or permit the operation for the public any device subject to the provisions of this Article after initial assembly or after reassembly at any location within this State without first notifying the Commissioner of the intention to operate for the public. Written notice of a planned schedule of operation or use shall be received at least 10 working days prior to the first planned date of operation or use.  (1985 (Reg. Sess., 1986), c. 990, s. 2; 2003-170, s. 3; 2011-366, s. 6.)
NC Gen Stat § 95-111.9 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 95 - Department of Labor and Labor Regulations|Article 14B - Amusement Device Safety Act of North Carolina.|§ 95-111.9 - Operation of unsafe device.

 95-111.9. Operation of unsafe device.No person shall operate, permit to be operated or use any device subject to the provisions of this Article if such person knows or reasonably should know that such operation or use will expose the public to an unsafe condition which is likely to result in personal injury or property damage. (1985 (Reg. Sess., 1986), c. 990, s. 2.)
NC Gen Stat § 95-111.10 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 95 - Department of Labor and Labor Regulations|Article 14B - Amusement Device Safety Act of North Carolina.|§ 95-111.10 - Reports required.

 95-111.10. Reports required. (a) The owner of any device regulated under the provisions of this Article, or his authorized agent, shall within 24 hours, notify the Commissioner of each and every occurrence involving such device when:(1) The occurrence results in death or injury requiring medical treatment, other than first aid, by a physician. First aid means the one time treatment or observation of scratches, cuts not requiring stitches, burns, splinters and contusions or a diagnostic procedure, including examination and x-rays, which does not ordinarily require medical treatment even though provided by a physician or other licensed personnel; or(2) The occurrence results in damage to the device indicating a substantial defect in design, mechanics, structure or equipment, affecting the future safe operation of the device. No reporting is required in the case of normal wear and tear. (b) The Commissioner, without delay, after notification and determination that an occurrence involving injury or damage as specified in subsection (a) has occurred, shall make a complete and thorough investigation of the occurrence. The report of the investigation shall be placed on file in the office of the division and shall give in detail all facts and information available. The owner may submit for inclusion in the file results of investigations independent of the department's investigation. (c) No person, following an occurrence as specified in subsection (a), shall operate, attempt to operate, use or move or attempt to move such device or part thereof, without the approval of the Commissioner, unless so as to prevent injury to any person or persons. (d) No person, following an occurrence as specified in subsection (a), shall remove or attempt to remove from the premises any damaged or undamaged part of such device or repair or attempt to repair any damaged part necessary to a complete and thorough investigation. The department must initiate its investigation within 24 hours of being notified. (1985 (Reg. Sess., 1986), c. 990, s. 2.)
NC Gen Stat § 95-111.11 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 95 - Department of Labor and Labor Regulations|Article 14B - Amusement Device Safety Act of North Carolina.|§ 95-111.11 - Operators.

 95-111.11. Operators.(a) Any operator of a device subject to the provisions of this Article shall be at least 18 years of age. An operator shall operate no more than one device at any given time. An operator shall be in attendance at all times the device is in operation.(b) No person shall operate any amusement device equipment while under the influence of alcohol or any other impairing substance as defined by G.S. 20-4.01(14a). It shall be a violation of this subsection to knowingly permit the operation of any amusement device while the operator is under the influence of an impairing substance. (1985 (Reg. Sess., 1986), c. 990, s. 2; 2003-170, s. 4.)
NC Gen Stat § 95-111.12 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 95 - Department of Labor and Labor Regulations|Article 14B - Amusement Device Safety Act of North Carolina.|§ 95-111.12 - Liability insurance.

 95-111.12. Liability insurance.(a) No owner shall operate a device subject to the provisions of this Article, unless at the time, there is in existence a contract of insurance providing coverage of not less than one million dollars ($1,000,000) per occurrence against liability for injury to persons or property arising out of the operation or use of such device or there is in existence a contract of insurance providing coverage of not less than five hundred thousand dollars ($500,000) per occurrence against liability for injury to persons or property arising out of the operation or use of the amusement device if the annual gross volume of the device does not exceed two hundred seventy-five thousand dollars ($275,000); provided waterslides shall not be required to be insured as herein provided for an amount in excess of one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000) per occurrence. The insurance contract to be provided must be by any insurer or surety that is acceptable to the North Carolina Insurance Commissioner and authorized to transact business in this State; provided, however, that insurance for waterslides may be purchased under Article 21 of Chapter 58 of the General Statutes or under G.S. 58-28-5(b).(b) No certificate of operation shall be issued by the Commissioner until such time as the owner or his authorized agent provides proof of the required contract of insurance.(c) The Commissioner shall have the right to request from the owner of a device regulated by this Article, or his authorized agent, proof of the required contract of insurance, and upon failure of the owner or his authorized agent to provide such proof, the Commissioner shall have the right to prevent the commencement of or to stop the operation of the device until such time as proof is provided.(d) Operators of waterslides, as defined in G.S. 95-111.3(h), shall notify the Commissioner of all incidences of personal injury involving the waterslides, as required by G.S. 95-111.10(a).  (1985 (Reg. Sess., 1986), c. 990, s. 2; 1987, c. 635, s. 1; c. 864, ss. 90(b), 91(a); 1989, c. 232; 1989 (Reg. Sess., 1990), c. 914; 1995, c. 517, s. 34; 2015-152, s. 3.)
NC Gen Stat § 95-111.14 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 95 - Department of Labor and Labor Regulations|Article 14B - Amusement Device Safety Act of North Carolina.|§ 95-111.14 - Denial of permission to enter amusement device.

 95-111.14. Denial of permission to enter amusement device.The owner or amusement device operator may deny any person entrance to an amusement device if he or she believes such entry may jeopardize the safety of the person desiring entry, riders or other persons. (1985 (Reg. Sess., 1986), c. 990, s. 2.)
NC Gen Stat § 95-111.15 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 95 - Department of Labor and Labor Regulations|Article 14B - Amusement Device Safety Act of North Carolina.|§ 95-111.15 - Legal representation.

 95-111.15. Legal representation.It shall be the duty of the Attorney General of North Carolina, when requested, to represent the Department of Labor in actions or proceedings in connection with this Article or the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder. (1985 (Reg. Sess., 1986), c. 990, s. 2.)
NC Gen Stat § 95-111.16 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 95 - Department of Labor and Labor Regulations|Article 14B - Amusement Device Safety Act of North Carolina.|§ 95-111.16 - Authorization for similar safety and health federal-State programs.

 95-111.16. Authorization for similar safety and health federal-State programs.Consistent with the requirements and conditions provided in this Article and the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder, the State, upon recommendation of the Commissioner of Labor, may enter into agreements or arrangements with appropriate federal agencies for the purpose of administering the enforcement of federal statutes and rules and regulations governing devices subject to the provisions of this Article. (1985 (Reg. Sess., 1986), c. 990, s. 2.)
NC Gen Stat § 95-111.17 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 95 - Department of Labor and Labor Regulations|Article 14B - Amusement Device Safety Act of North Carolina.|§ 95-111.17 - Confidentiality of trade secrets.

 95-111.17. Confidentiality of trade secrets.All information reported to or otherwise obtained by the Commissioner or his agents or representatives in connection with any inspection or proceeding under this Article or the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder which contains or might reveal a trade secret shall be considered confidential, except as to carrying out this Article and the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder or when it is relevant in any proceeding under the same. In any such proceeding the Commissioner or the Court shall issue such orders as may be appropriate to protect the confidentiality of trade secrets. (1985 (Reg. Sess., 1986), c. 990, s. 2.)
NC Gen Stat § 95-111.18 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 95 - Department of Labor and Labor Regulations|Article 14B - Amusement Device Safety Act of North Carolina.|§ 95-111.18 - Construction of Article and rules and regulations and severability.

 95-111.18. Construction of Article and rules and regulations and severability.This Article and the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder shall receive a liberal construction to the end that the welfare of the people may be protected. If any provisions of either or the application thereof to any person or circumstances is held to be invalid, such invalidity shall not affect those provisions or applications which can be given effect without the invalid provision or application, and to that end the provisions of this Article are severable. (1985 (Reg. Sess., 1986), c. 990, s. 2.)
NC Gen Stat § 95-116 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 95 - Department of Labor and Labor Regulations|Article 15 - Passenger Tramway Safety.|§ 95-116 - Declaration of policy.

 95-116. Declaration of policy.In order to safeguard life, health, property, and the welfare of this State, it shall be the policy of the State of North Carolina to protect its citizens and visitors from unnecessary mechanical hazards in the operation of ski tows, lifts, tramways and related devices to insure that reasonable design and construction are used, that accepted safety devices and sufficient personnel are provided for, and that periodic inspections and adjustments are made which are deemed essential to the safe operation of ski tows, ski lifts and passenger tramways. The primary responsibility for design, construction, maintenance, and inspection rests with the operators of such passenger tramway devices. The State, through the Commissioner of Labor, shall register all ski lift devices and passenger tramways and establish reasonable standards of design and operational practices, and cause to be made such inspections as may be necessary in carrying out this policy. (1969, c. 1021.)
NC Gen Stat § 95-118 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 95 - Department of Labor and Labor Regulations|Article 15 - Passenger Tramway Safety.|§ 95-118 - Registration required; application procedures.

 95-118. Registration required; application procedures.(a) No person shall operate or permit to be operated or use any device subject to the provisions of this Article without a valid registration certificate.(b) Operators of devices subject to the provisions of this Article shall apply to the Commissioner of Labor, on forms provided by the Commissioner, for registration of the devices that the operator owns or manages, or the operation of which the operator directs. The application shall contain information that the Commissioner may reasonably require in order for the Commissioner to determine whether the passenger tramway sought to be registered by the operator complies with the intent of this Article and the rules adopted by the Commissioner. (1969, c. 1021; 2005-347, s. 2.)
NC Gen Stat § 95-119 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 95 - Department of Labor and Labor Regulations|Article 15 - Passenger Tramway Safety.|§ 95-119 - Certification criteria; procedures; display of certificate.

 95-119. Certification criteria; procedures; display of certificate.(a) A registration certificate shall be issued annually when the Commissioner is satisfied that the facts stated in the application are sufficient to enable the Commissioner to fulfill his or her duties under this Article and that the device sought to be registered complies with the rules adopted pursuant to this Article.(b) The Commissioner may conduct any inspections necessary to determine whether the device sought to be registered complies with the intent of this Article and the rules adopted pursuant to this Article.(c) The registration certificate for each device subject to the provisions of this Article shall be displayed prominently at the place where passengers are loaded onto the device.  (1969, c. 1021; 2005-347, s. 3; 2011-366, s. 7.)
NC Gen Stat § 95-120 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 95 - Department of Labor and Labor Regulations|Article 15 - Passenger Tramway Safety.|§ 95-120 - Powers and duties of the Commissioner.

 95-120. Powers and duties of the Commissioner.In addition to all other powers and duties conferred and imposed upon the Commissioner by this Article, the Commissioner shall have and exercise the following powers and duties:(1) To adopt, modify, or revoke the rules necessary for carrying out the provisions of this Article, including those governing the design, construction, installation, operation, use, and maintenance of devices subject to the provisions of this Article. The rules adopted under this section shall conform as nearly as possible to the standards contained in the B77.1 - American National Standards Safety Requirements for Aerial Passenger Tramways and with good engineering and safety standards, formulas, and practices.(1a) To enforce the rules adopted under this Article.(1b) To grant exceptions from the requirements of the rules adopted under this Article and to permit the use of other devices when the exceptions and uses will not expose the public to an unsafe condition likely to result in serious personal injury or damage to property.(2) To hold hearings and take evidence in all matters relating to the exercise and performance of the powers and duties vested in the Commissioner, subpoena witnesses, administer oaths, and compel the testimony of witnesses and the production of books, papers and records relevant to any inquiry.(3) To approve, deny, revoke, and renew the registration certificates in accordance with the rules adopted pursuant to this Article.(4) To institute civil actions for injunctive or other relief against violators of this Article.(5) To cause the seal of the Commissioner of Labor to be affixed to all registrations issued by the Commissioner, and to employ, within the funds available to the Commissioner, and prescribe the duties of the personnel as the Commissioner may deem necessary in the administration of this Article.(6) To have reasonable access, with or without notice, to the devices subject to the provisions of this Article during reasonable hours, for the purposes of inspections and testing.(7) To investigate accidents involving devices subject to the provisions of this Article to determine the cause of the accident. The Commissioner shall have full subpoena powers in conducting the investigations.(8) To coordinate enforcement and inspection activity relative to equipment, devices, and operations covered by this Article in order to minimize duplication of liability or regulatory responsibility on the part of the operator, owner, or employer.(9) To establish fees not to exceed one hundred thirty-seven dollars ($137.00) for the inspection and issuance of registration certificates for devices that are in use and subject to this Article. (1969, c. 1021; 2005-347, s. 4.)
NC Gen Stat § 95-120.1 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 95 - Department of Labor and Labor Regulations|Article 15 - Passenger Tramway Safety.|§ 95-120.1 - Liability insurance.

 95-120.1. Liability insurance.(a) No person shall operate a device subject to the provisions of this Article, unless at the time of operation, there is in existence:(1) A contract of insurance providing coverage of not less than one million dollars ($1,000,000) per occurrence against liability for injury to persons or property arising out of the operation or use of the device; or(2) A contract of insurance providing coverage of not less than five hundred thousand dollars ($500,000) per occurrence against liability for injury to persons or property arising out of the operation or use of the devices if the annual gross volume of the receipts of the devices as defined in G.S. 95-111.3(b1) does not exceed two hundred seventy-five thousand dollars ($275,000).The insurance contract to be provided must be made by an insurer or surety that is acceptable to the North Carolina Insurance Commissioner and authorized to transact business in this State.  (b) The Commissioner shall not issue a certificate of registration until the operator or the operator's authorized agent provides proof of the required contract of insurance.(c) The Commissioner may request from the operator of a device subject to the provisions of this Article or the operator's authorized agent, proof of the required contract of insurance, and upon failure of the operator or authorized agent to provide proof of insurance, the Commissioner shall have the power to prevent the commencement of or to stop the operation of the device until such time as proof is provided.  (2005-347, s. 5; 2015-152, s. 5.)
NC Gen Stat § 95-121 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 95 - Department of Labor and Labor Regulations|Article 15 - Passenger Tramway Safety.|§ 95-121 - Inspections and reports.

 95-121. Inspections and reports.The Commissioner may cause to be made such inspections of the construction, operation, and maintenance of passenger tramways as he shall deem to be reasonably necessary. If, as the result of an inspection, it is found that a violation of the Commissioner's rules and regulations exists, or a condition in passenger tramway construction, operation or maintenance exists, which endangers safety of the public, an immediate report shall be made to the Commissioner for appropriate investigation and order. (1969, c. 1021.)