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Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 380 - Department of Labor › Chapter 50 - Abatement of Friable Asbestos Materials Rules › Subchapter 27 - Industrial Exemptions › Section 380:50-27-1 - Industrial Exemption

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
(a) Private entities engaged in removal, encapsulation, or enclosure, within their own facilities and with their own employees, of friable asbestos containing materials related to industrial functions in areas not accessible to the general public, shall be exempt from the provisions of these rules except:
(1) Any transportation of asbestos-containing material shall be done by a contractor fully meeting the requirements for the definition of "asbestos hauler" in Section 380:50-1-1.
(2) Such asbestos hauler must provide
DOL
with the waste shipment record requirements of Section 380:50-9-7.
(3) Such employees shall be subject to accreditation requirements of the
OAP.
(4) Exempt facilities shall be subject to inspections by
DOL
for the purpose of verifying such accreditation
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 380 - Department of Labor › Chapter 50 - Abatement of Friable Asbestos Materials Rules › Subchapter 29 - Implementation Date › Section 380:50-29-1 - Implementation date

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
These rules shall become effective on July 1, 1992 except:
(1) The provisions of Section 380:50-4-3 shall become effective October 1, 1992.
(2) The provisions of Section 380:50-5-8 shall become effective January 1, 1993.
(3) The provisions of Section 380:50-17-2(a) requiring nylon reinforced and/or, fire retardant
poly
shall become effective January 1, 1993.
Added at 9 Ok Reg 3309, eff 7-27-92
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 380 - Department of Labor › Chapter 55 - Amusement Ride Safety Rules › Subchapter 1 - General Provisions › Section 380:55-1-1 - Purpose

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
These rules are promulgated as required by Title 40 O.S. Section 460. They are specific as to definitions, adopted national standards, rules, and regulations for the safe installation, repair, maintenance, use, operation, and inspection of amusement rides in Oklahoma.
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 380 - Department of Labor › Chapter 55 - Amusement Ride Safety Rules › Subchapter 1 - General Provisions › Section 380:55-1-3 - Penalties

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
(a) For any violation of the Oklahoma amusement ride safety statutes or rules, the Commissioner may assess an administrative fine of not more than one thousand dollars ($1000.00) per violation, per day, which fine may be assessed in addition to any other penalty provided pursuant to this Act. All funds received as payment for administrative fines shall be deposited to the Department of Labor Administrative Penalty Revolving Fund for transfer to the General Revenue Fund.
(b) Payment for the fines set forth in subsection (a) of this section shall be due within thirty (30) days of issuance of a citation by the Commissioner or designee. Any person wishing to contest any of the aforementioned fines shall, within thirty (30) days of issuance of the fine or fines, petition the Commissioner or designee, in writing, for an administrative hearing. If requested, the hearing shall then be scheduled by the Commissioner or designee as provided in the Administrative Procedures Act.
(c) Any person failing to comply with a fine assessment or other administrative order of the Department within ninety (90) days of issuance of such assessment or order shall be subject to suspension and/or revocation of all certificates of inspection issued to the person by the Department of Labor. The Department may not renew a certificate of inspection until all outstanding fine assessments have been paid unless timely appeal of the assessment(s) was made and the appeal is still pending.
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 380 - Department of Labor › Chapter 55 - Amusement Ride Safety Rules › Subchapter 3 - Electrical Safety Requirements › Section 380:55-3-1 - General requirement

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
The National Electrical Code (ANSI/NFPA 70) is adopted as the electrical code. All electrical wiring, equipment, and apparatus used for amusement devices or for lighting shall be properly installed, operated and maintained by trained, competent people. Electrical equipment shall be free from recognized hazards that are likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees or to the general public.
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 380 - Department of Labor › Chapter 55 - Amusement Ride Safety Rules › Subchapter 3 - Electrical Safety Requirements › Section 380:55-3-2 - Generator grounding

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
Where electrical power is supplied for an amusement device or a temporary structure by a privately operating generating system, the generator and all equipment shall be properly grounded.
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 380 - Department of Labor › Chapter 55 - Amusement Ride Safety Rules › Subchapter 3 - Electrical Safety Requirements › Section 380:55-3-3 - Grounding of devices

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
Each electrically powered amusement device shall be effectively grounded. The grounding shall be made effective as to all noncurrent carrying metal parts which may become energized and which are exposed to contact by any person.
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 380 - Department of Labor › Chapter 55 - Amusement Ride Safety Rules › Subchapter 3 - Electrical Safety Requirements › Section 380:55-3-4 - Master switch

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
Each electrically operated amusement device not designed to be controlled directly by the passenger shall be provided with a disconnect power switch accessible to the operator.
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 380 - Department of Labor › Chapter 55 - Amusement Ride Safety Rules › Subchapter 3 - Electrical Safety Requirements › Section 380:55-3-5 - Overcurrent protection (fuse or circuit breaker)

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
Conductors shall be provided with overcurrent protective devices in accordance with their ability to safely conduct current and according to load. No such device shall be installed in neutral or grounding conductors. Overcurrent protection shall be maintained at all times the electrical system is operated.
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 380 - Department of Labor › Chapter 55 - Amusement Ride Safety Rules › Subchapter 3 - Electrical Safety Requirements › Section 380:55-3-6 - Overhead power lines

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
All amusement rides shall be placed or erected in accordance with the most current edition of (ANSI/NFPA 70) Article 525-12 (a)(b) of "The National Electric Code."
Amended at 19 Ok Reg 2797, eff 7-25-02
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 380 - Department of Labor › Chapter 55 - Amusement Ride Safety Rules › Subchapter 3 - Electrical Safety Requirements › Section 380:55-3-7 - Portable power outlets and midway boxes

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
Portable power outlets and midway boxes shall be constructed of metal or wood not less than 3/4" thick or other materials approved in advance of operation. Distribution within the box shall be provided by properly lugged terminal bars. Boxes shall be rain tight with exterior openings at least six (6) inches above ground level and shall be provided with protective covers, draining eaves or canvas
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 380 - Department of Labor › Chapter 55 - Amusement Ride Safety Rules › Subchapter 3 - Electrical Safety Requirements › Section 380:55-3-8 - Protection of employees

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
No employee shall be permitted to work in such proximity to any part of an electrical power circuit that he may contact in the course of his work unless he is protected against shock by de-energizing the circuit, grounding it, or guarding it by effective insulation. If protection is supplied by de-energizing the circuit, the switch controlling the circuit shall be locked out to prevent inadvertent closing.
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 380 - Department of Labor › Chapter 55 - Amusement Ride Safety Rules › Subchapter 5 - Fees › Section 380:55-5-1 - Three different fees

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
(a) There are three different fees effective September 15, 2017:
(1) A fee is charged for the annual ride registration.
(2) A per ride inspection fee is charged for inspection which includes physical inspection of the ride during erection, set up, and /or during operation.
(3) An annual safety compliance audit fee may be charged, which includes a review of safety-related processes and documentation.
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 380 - Department of Labor › Chapter 55 - Amusement Ride Safety Rules › Subchapter 5 - Fees › Section 380:55-5-2 - No fee for surveillance

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
No fee will be charged for ride operation surveillance after a certificate of inspection has been issued at the operating site unless in the judgment of the inspector reinspection is necessary.
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 380 - Department of Labor › Chapter 55 - Amusement Ride Safety Rules › Subchapter 5 - Fees › Section 380:55-5-3 - Fees due within 30 days

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
Fees are due and payable to the Labor Department within thirty (30) days from the date of the invoice. Make checks payable to the Oklahoma Labor Department.
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 380 - Department of Labor › Chapter 55 - Amusement Ride Safety Rules › Subchapter 5 - Fees › Section 380:55-5-4 - Overdue fee accounts

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
No ride of an owner who has a fee account more than thirty (30) days past due shall be inspected or permitted to operate until the balance of the fee account is paid in full by cashier's check or money order and received by the Department of Labor.
Amended at 14 Ok Reg 2975, eff 7-13-97
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 380 - Department of Labor › Chapter 55 - Amusement Ride Safety Rules › Subchapter 5 - Fees › Section 380:55-5-5 - Criteria for type determination

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
Criteria for type determination of amusement rides are as follows:
(1) Permanent amusement device: 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.
(2) Temporary amusement device: a device which is used as an amusement device that is regularly relocated with or without disassembly.
(A) Complex: any temporary amusement device with a setup time of one man-hour or more.
(B) Non-complex: any temporary amusement device with a setup time of less than one man-hour.
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 380 - Department of Labor › Chapter 55 - Amusement Ride Safety Rules › Subchapter 5 - Fees › Section 380:55-5-6 - Fees

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
(a) The annual amusement ride registration fee shall be up to $100.00.
(b) The annual inflatable registration fee shall be up to $50.00.
(c) The inspection fee shall be:
(1) up to $100.00 per amusement ride, per inspection;
(2) up to $50.00 per inflatable, per inspection, when 1-20 inflatables are inspected at one time;
(3) up to $35.00 per inflatable, per inspection, when more than 20 inflatables are inspected at one time;
(4) up to $500.00 per substantial amusement device, per inspection;
(5) up to $50.00, for one seasonal safety compliance audit;
(6) up to $100.00 per water park ride, per dry inspection;
(7) up to $50.00 per water park ride, per wet inspection;
(8) up to $300.00 per other ride, per inspection;
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 380 - Department of Labor › Chapter 55 - Amusement Ride Safety Rules › Subchapter 7 - Fatality or Injury Reporting/Investigation › Section 380:55-7-1 - Reporting ride related fatalities or injuries

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
The following reporting rules pertain to those ride related fatalities or injuries to the public occurring within the inspection scope of the Amusement Ride Safety Act and this Chapter.
(1) Injuries requiring more medical treatment than "on site" first aid, and fatalities shall be reported by the owner/operator or his designee to the Commissioner of Labor or designee immediately after the protection of life, limb, and property. "On-site" first aid shall be considered that immediate medical attention limited to minor wound dressing, hot or cold compresses, anti-bacterial ointments, etc. which could reasonably be assumed as all treatment needed for an injury.
(2) Injuries requiring "on-site" first aid medical treatment only shall be reported to the Commissioner of Labor or the Commissioner's designee by the end of the next working day.
(3) All injuries shall be recorded and maintained in a log. This log shall be kept on site and available for review by the State ride inspector during normal business hours. Entries into the log shall contain a minimum amount of information, to include:
(A) Date and time injury occurred,
(B) Description of injury,
(C) Name of ride and area of midway where injury occurred,
(D) Name, age, address, and telephone number of injured person(s),
(E) Name, age, address, and telephone number of all witnesses to the injury.
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 380 - Department of Labor › Chapter 55 - Amusement Ride Safety Rules › Subchapter 7 - Fatality or Injury Reporting/Investigation › Section 380:55-7-2 - Investigation of ride related fatalities or injuries

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
The Commissioner of Labor shall have authority to investigate all ride related fatalities and injuries as defined in 380:55-7-1. No ride involved in a fatality or injury as described in 380:55-7-1(1) shall be operated, moved, repaired, or tampered with, except to protect life, limb, and property, until authorized by the Commissioner of Labor or designee. Three (3) work days shall normally be considered sufficient to complete the mechanical inspection portion of the investigation.
Amended at 19 Ok Reg 2797, eff 7-25-02
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 380 - Department of Labor › Chapter 55 - Amusement Ride Safety Rules › Subchapter 9 - Inspection › Section 380:55-9-1 - Scheduling inspections

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
(a) No ride shall be operated without having been first inspected at each operating site; therefore, inspections will be scheduled for owners by date required for inspection on a first come first serve basis within available assigned inspectors.
(b) When owners request inspection services, the following information shall be provided:
(1) Owner's name,
(2) Requestor's name,
(3) Number or rides to be set up,
(4) City and specific location of set up site,
(5) Date and hour rides are planned to open for business and length of run.
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 380 - Department of Labor › Chapter 55 - Amusement Ride Safety Rules › Subchapter 9 - Inspection › Section 380:55-9-2 - Inspection of amusement rides

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
(a) The Commissioner of Labor or a designee will make onsite inspections of amusement rides. No park or amusement ride owner or employee shall interfere with, obstruct or hinder by threat, force, intimidation or otherwise, the Commissioner of Labor or the Commissioner's designee, or refuse to properly answer questions regarding rides, insurance, etc., or refuse the Commissioner of Labor or the Commissioner's designee admittance to any place where the Amusement Ride Safety Act may apply.
(b) Inspection includes, but is not limited to, a review of any necessary documentation and inspection or observation of ride assembly or set-up. Inspection of the ride shall include: foundation, blocking, power lines, midway boxes, other electrical sources, fuel containers, and safe operation of the ride. Inspection of the ride may also include after set-up surveillance or reinspection. The scope of inspection is defined in 380:55-1-2.
(c) Except as otherwise specified, all amusement ride inspections will be performed or supervised onsite by a Department of Labor inspector or an insurance company inspector who is licensed by the Department of Labor.
(d) Criteria for inspection of rides will be based, at a minimum, upon the ride manufacture's specifications, industry consensus, common inspection practices, criteria contained in the most current edition of the American Society of Testing of Materials (ASTM) standards, and the Amusement Ride Safety Rules. Alterations to the ride manufacture's specifications, by using after market products, will be permitted provided that ride safety is maintained. Where no manufacturer exists or the manufacturer does not provide the Department of Labor adequate specifications, the Commissioner of Labor shall develop inspection criteria with input from owners, operators, the amusement ride industry and other jurisdictions.
(e) Owners of certain designated amusement rides which must receive a partial inspection prior to erection or set-up will be notified of the requirement in advance if possible. Under normal conditions a partial inspection should not delay the scheduled opening time of a show.
(f) Amusement ride inspections will not be performed during inclement weather nor after dark unless adequate illumination is provided and, in the judgement of the inspector, a proper inspection can be safely completed.
Amended at 10 Ok Reg 3083, eff 6-25-93; Amended at 14 Ok Reg 2975, eff 7-13-97; Amended at 19 Ok Reg 2797, eff 7-25-02
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 380 - Department of Labor › Chapter 55 - Amusement Ride Safety Rules › Subchapter 9 - Inspection › Section 380:55-9-3 - General requirements

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
(a)
Blocking.
(1) All rides shall be placed on a good, sound foundation.
(2) Concrete, cinder, or other hollow blocks shall not be used.
(3) Cribbing or crossing shall be required when more than two tiers high.
(4) To keep certain rides from walking, tipping, etc., they shall be staked or sandbagged.
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 380 - Department of Labor › Chapter 55 - Amusement Ride Safety Rules › Subchapter 11 - Insurance › Section 380:55-11-1 - Insurance coverage

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
(a)
Permanent parks.
On or before 30 days prior to opening, every permanent park owner or operator shall provide to the Department of Labor a certificate of insurance with inclusive dates, as required by the act. All insurance carriers must be authorized to do business in Oklahoma by the State Insurance Commission. The Oklahoma Labor Department shall be shown as the Certificate Holder and notified of any changes.
(b)
Other than permanent parks.
All insurance carriers must be authorized to do business in Oklahoma by the State Insurance Commission. On or before 30 days prior to the intended operation date within this State, the owner or operator shall provide to the Department of Labor documentation of insurance coverage, with inclusive dates, as required by the Act. The Oklahoma Labor Department shall be shown as the Certificate Holder and notified of any changes.
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 380 - Department of Labor › Chapter 55 - Amusement Ride Safety Rules › Subchapter 11 - Insurance › Section 380:55-11-2 - Inspectors

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
(a) Insurance Inspectors shall be licensed (no fee) by the Labor Commissioner. The requirements to become licensed are as follows:
(1) The inspector shall be a full-time employee of an insurance carrier of loss prevention authorized to do business by the Insurance Commission of Oklahoma.
(2) The inspector must, at a minimum, have a current NAARSO level I certification and must provide the Department of Labor with a copy of the certification.
(3) The application shall be in affidavit form specifying that the inspector will abide by all rules adopted by the Labor Commissioner.
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 380 - Department of Labor › Chapter 55 - Amusement Ride Safety Rules › Subchapter 13 - Miscellaneous › Section 380:55-13-1 - Competent operator [1]

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
All amusement rides or devices must be under the control of a competent operator at all times when the ride or device is in operation. Operators shall be trained in the safe operation of the ride. The minimum requirement for training shall be that contained in the most current edition of the American Society for Testing of Materials (ASTM) standards, entitled "Standard Practice for Operation Procedures for Amusement Rides and Devices".
Amended at 15 Ok Reg 3263, eff 7-13-98
1See Editor's Note at beginning of this Chapter 55.
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 380 - Department of Labor › Chapter 55 - Amusement Ride Safety Rules › Subchapter 13 - Miscellaneous › Section 380:55-13-2 - Sanitation and water quality of rides

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
(a) Rides shall be kept clean and trash removed to prevent accidents or injury.
(b) Water quality shall be tested by the Department of Labor personnel in accordance with standards developed by the Oklahoma Department of Health, OAC 310:320.
(c) Water parks shall maintain the water quality in accordance with standards developed by the Oklahoma Department of Health, OAC 310:320.
Amended at 26 Ok Reg 1681, eff 3-1-10
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 380 - Department of Labor › Chapter 55 - Amusement Ride Safety Rules › Subchapter 13 - Miscellaneous › Section 380:55-13-4 - Fire protection

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
An approved ABC type fire extinguisher shall be in immediate proximity of any internal combustion engine or other area where combustibles are stored or are in use. Additional fire extinguishers shall be placed as needed.
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 380 - Department of Labor › Chapter 55 - Amusement Ride Safety Rules › Subchapter 13 - Miscellaneous › Section 380:55-13-5 - Gasoline use/storage

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
Gasoline or flammable liquid use and storage procedures are as follows:
(1) Rides using flammable liquids for engines must not be filled while the engine is running or passengers are on the ride.
(2) Only fuel containers designed and marketed for flammable liquids shall be used.
(3) Flammable liquid containers must be kept away from the ride while it is operating.
(4) The container must be kept away from the public.
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 380 - Department of Labor › Chapter 55 - Amusement Ride Safety Rules › Subchapter 13 - Miscellaneous › Section 380:55-13-6 - Guarding of machinery

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
Machinery used in or with an amusement device shall be enclosed, barricaded or otherwise effectively guarded against contact. Guards removed for maintenance purposes shall be replaced before normal operation is resumed.
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 380 - Department of Labor › Chapter 55 - Amusement Ride Safety Rules › Subchapter 13 - Miscellaneous › Section 380:55-13-7 - Inclement weather conditions

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
All park owners, amusement ride owners, and ride operators during time of inclement weather resulting in high winds, lightning, and/or any other condition that would render a park or ride unsafe shall be required to close the park and/or the ride until weather conditions are safe.
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 380 - Department of Labor › Chapter 55 - Amusement Ride Safety Rules › Subchapter 13 - Miscellaneous › Section 380:55-13-8 - Wood components

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
Footings, splices, uprights, track timbers, ledges, sills, laps, bracing, flooring and all other wood components of rides, devices and structures shall be inspected for deterioration, breaks, or fractures. Emphasis shall be given to insuring tight nails, bolts, lag bolts and other fasteners. A minimum of eighteen (18) inches of soil, with respect to grade, may be removed around piling or wood members embedded in dirt for support to check deterioration. When wood piling requires replacement, ground level concrete piers shall be used. Wood members found to be defective shall be replaced with material of equal strength and capacity.
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 380 - Department of Labor › Chapter 55 - Amusement Ride Safety Rules › Subchapter 13 - Miscellaneous › Section 380:55-13-9 - Shut down

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
Owners and Managers shall authorize ride operators to shut down rides or parts thereof, when the operator determines continued operation of the ride is hazardous. Operators shall also be authorized to refuse loading of passengers who are restricted by 380:55-9-3(f).
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 380 - Department of Labor › Chapter 55 - Amusement Ride Safety Rules › Subchapter 13 - Miscellaneous › Section 380:55-13-10 - Maintenance

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
(a) The owner or operator shall perform periodic service and routine maintenance, as required, or recommended by the manufacturer. Where no manufacturer exists the owner or operator shall perform service and maintenance in an ethical, professional, and workmanlike manner. Persons performing regularly scheduled maintenance shall be trained in the safe maintenance of the ride. The minimum requirement for training shall be that contained in the most current edition of the American Society for Testing of Materials (ASTM) standards, entitled "Standard Practice for Maintenance Procedures for Amusement Rides and Devices".
(b)
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.
[40 O.S. 460.2]
Amended at 15 Ok Reg 3263, eff 7-13-98; Amended at 18 Ok Reg 410, eff 12-12-00 through 7-14-01 (emergency)1; Amended at 18 Ok Reg 3538, eff 9-14-01
1This emergency action expired before being superseded by a permanent action. Upon expiration of an emergency amendatory action, the last prior permanent text is reinstated. Therefore, on 7-15-01 (after the 7-14-01 expiration of the emergency action), the text of section 380:55-13-10 reverted back to the text that became effective on 7-13-98, as was last published in the 2000 OAC Supplement, and remained as such until amended by permanent action on 9-14-01.
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 380 - Department of Labor › Chapter 55 - Amusement Ride Safety Rules › Subchapter 13 - Miscellaneous › Section 380:55-13-11 - Operators [REVOKED]

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
Revoked at 15 Ok Reg 3263, eff 7-13-98
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 380 - Department of Labor › Chapter 55 - Amusement Ride Safety Rules › Subchapter 13 - Miscellaneous › Section 380:55-13-12 - Bungee Jumping

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
(a) Bungee jumping is defined as the practice whereby an individual jumps from a stationary object tethered to such object with an elastic cord.
(b) Bungee jumping from mobile platforms and cranes and hot air balloons is prohibited in Oklahoma.
Amended at 9 Ok Reg 3285, eff 6-15-92 (emergency); Amended at 10 Ok Reg 3083, eff 6-25-93
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 380 - Department of Labor › Chapter 55 - Amusement Ride Safety Rules › Subchapter 14 - Safety-Related Responsibilities › Section 380:55-14-1 - Required signage - amusement ride owners

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
(a)
An amusement ride owner shall display signs indicating the applicable safety responsibilities of riders as set forth
in 380:55-14-2
and the location of stations to report injuries. The signs must be located at:
(1)
each station for reporting an injury,
(2)
each first aid station, and
(3)
at each premises entrance and exit.
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 380 - Department of Labor › Chapter 55 - Amusement Ride Safety Rules › Subchapter 14 - Safety-Related Responsibilities › Section 380:55-14-2 - Rider responsibility

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
A rider shall:
(1)
obey the reasonable safety rules posted in accordance with law and oral instructions for an amusement ride issued by the owner or the employee of the owner, unless:
(A)
the safety rules are contrary to law or rules, or
(B)
the oral instructions are contrary to law or rules or the safety rules, and
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 380 - Department of Labor › Chapter 55 - Amusement Ride Safety Rules › Subchapter 15 - Waiver Self-Inspections › Section 380:55-15-1 - Applicability

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
The Department of Labor has developed a waiver self-inspection program for companies operating temporary amusement devices in order to decrease inspection burdens on owners and operators of temporary amusement devices. Waiver self-inspections are only applicable to owners and/or operators who operate in Oklahoma for more than 5 (five) sites/locations within the calendar year.
Added at 12 Ok Reg 3161, eff 7-28-95
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 380 - Department of Labor › Chapter 55 - Amusement Ride Safety Rules › Subchapter 15 - Waiver Self-Inspections › Section 380:55-15-3 - Waiver self-inspection frequency [REVOKED]

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
Added at 12 Ok Reg 3161, eff 7-28-95; Amended at 15 Ok Reg 3263, eff 7-13-98
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 380 - Department of Labor › Chapter 55 - Amusement Ride Safety Rules › Subchapter 15 - Waiver Self-Inspections › Section 380:55-15-4 - Required Department of Labor inspections

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
The Department of Labor will conduct ride inspections for the following:
(1) At the first set-up of the season for portable rides for inspection and registration.
(2) Any newly designed ride or any ride not familiar to the Department of Labor may require additional inspections after the initial registration and inspection.
(3) After any modifications or alterations to the ride.
(4) When the ride manufacturer or other nationally recognized organization(s) issue safety bulletins or recommend safety checks.
(5) Rides may require additional inspections after reportable accidents.
(6) Rides may require additional inspections when the Department of Labor is notified of an accident within another jurisdiction.
Added at 12 Ok Reg 3161, eff 7-28-95
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 380 - Department of Labor › Chapter 55 - Amusement Ride Safety Rules › Subchapter 15 - Waiver Self-Inspections › Section 380:55-15-5 - Inspector qualifications

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
Inspector qualifications are as follows:
(1) Political Subdivision Inspector
(A) Must be employed by City, county, or other recognized governmental entity.
(B) Must be empowered to order and enforce cessation of ride operation due to unsafe condition.
(C) Must be National Association of Amusement Ride Safety Officials (NAARSO) certified inspector level I (basic).
(D) Must pass a written examination covering Oklahoma amusement ride laws.
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 380 - Department of Labor › Chapter 55 - Amusement Ride Safety Rules › Subchapter 15 - Waiver Self-Inspections › Section 380:55-15-6 - Oklahoma law inspectors examination

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
(a) The Oklahoma law inspectors examination will consist of 25 (twenty-five) multiple choice questions covering the Oklahoma amusement ride law and rules. The examination will be the open book type. A passing score will be 90% (ninety percent) correct or better.
(b) The examination may be administered in the Oklahoma City or Tulsa offices, by Department of Labor field inspector, or transmitted by FAX or mail to the examiner.
(c) Upon achieving a passing score on the Oklahoma law examination, proof of NAARSO certification, and proof of empowerment, the inspector will be issued a certificate of competency.
Added at 12 Ok Reg 3161, eff 7-28-95
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 380 - Department of Labor › Chapter 60 - Workers' Compensation Enforcement Rules [REVOKED] › Section 380:60-1-3 - Civil penalty assessment [REVOKED]

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
Amended at 11 Ok Reg 4217, eff 7-25-94; Revoked at 16 Ok Reg 3034, eff 7-12-99
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 380 - Department of Labor › Chapter 60 - Workers' Compensation Enforcement Rules [REVOKED] › Section 380:60-1-7 - Certificate of non-coverage [REVOKED]

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
Added at 11 Ok Reg 4217, eff 7-25-94 ; Amended at 14 Ok Reg 2976, eff 7-13-97 ; Amended at 16 Ok Reg 473, eff 10-6-98 (emergency) ; Amended at 16 Ok Reg 3034, eff 7-12-99 ; Amended at 17 Ok Reg 887, eff 12-16-99 (emergency) ; Amended at 17 Ok Reg 2996, eff 7-14-00 ; Revoked at 30 Ok Reg 855, eff 7-1-13
AGENCY NOTE: Pursuant to Senate Bill 1X of the 2005 Special Session, as signed by the Governor on 6-6-05, Section 415.1 of Title 40 of the Oklahoma Statutes was repealed. Therefore, as of 6-6-05, ODOL no longer had the authority to issue CNC Cards nor enforce Sections 380:60-1-7 or 380:60-1-9.
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 380 - Department of Labor › Chapter 60 - Workers' Compensation Enforcement Rules [REVOKED] › Section 380:60-1-8 - Citation of employer [REVOKED]

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
Added at 14 Ok Reg 2976, eff 7-13-97 ; Amended at 30 Ok Reg 856, eff 7-1-13
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 380 - Department of Labor › Chapter 60 - Workers' Compensation Enforcement Rules [REVOKED] › Section 380:60-1-9 - 30-day certificate of non-coverage [REVOKED]

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
Added at 16 Ok Reg 473, eff 10-6-98 (emergency) ; Added at 16 Ok Reg 3034, eff 7-12-99 ; Amended at 17 Ok Reg 887, eff 12-16-99 (emergency) ; Amended at 17 Ok Reg 2996, eff 7-14-00 ; Revoked at 30 Ok Reg 857, eff 7-1-13
AGENCY NOTE: Pursuant to Senate Bill 1X of the 2005 Special Session, as signed by the Governor on 6-6-05, Section 415.1 of Title 40 of the Oklahoma Statutes was repealed. Therefore, as of 6-6-05, ODOL no longer had the authority to issue CNC Cards nor enforce Sections 380:60-1-7 or 380:60-1-9.
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 380 - Department of Labor › Chapter 65 - Oklahoma Professional Boxing Rules [Transferred] › Subchapter 1 - General Provisions [Transferred] › Section 380:65-1-1 - Purpose [TRANSFERRED]

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
Added at 12 Ok Reg 3165, eff 7-27-95; Amended at 15 Ok Reg 2718, eff 6-25-98; Transferred to Oklahoma Professional Boxing Commission (OAC 92), eff 7-1-99 (see Editor's Note at beginning of this Chapter)
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 380 - Department of Labor › Chapter 65 - Oklahoma Professional Boxing Rules [Transferred] › Subchapter 1 - General Provisions [Transferred] › Section 380:65-1-2 - Definitions [TRANSFERRED]

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
Added at 12 Ok Reg 3165, eff 7-27-95; Amended at 15 Ok Reg 627, eff 10-15-97 (emergency); Amended at 15 Ok Reg 2718, eff 6-25-98; Transferred to Oklahoma Professional Boxing Commission (OAC 92), eff 7-1-99 (see Editor's Note at beginning of this Chapter)
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 380 - Department of Labor › Chapter 65 - Oklahoma Professional Boxing Rules [Transferred] › Subchapter 1 - General Provisions [Transferred] › Section 380:65-1-3 - Custodian of public records [TRANSFERRED]

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
Added at 12 Ok Reg 3165, eff 7-27-95; Amended at 15 Ok Reg 2718, eff 6-25-98; Transferred to Oklahoma Professional Boxing Commission (OAC 92), eff 7-1-99 (see Editor's Note at beginning of this Chapter)
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 380 - Department of Labor › Chapter 65 - Oklahoma Professional Boxing Rules [Transferred] › Subchapter 1 - General Provisions [Transferred] › Section 380:65-1-4 - Fees for document search and copying [REVOKED]

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
Added at 12 Ok Reg 3165, eff 7-27-95; Revoked at 15 Ok Reg 2718, eff 6-25-98
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 380 - Department of Labor › Chapter 65 - Oklahoma Professional Boxing Rules [Transferred] › Subchapter 1 - General Provisions [Transferred] › Section 380:65-1-5 - Licenses [TRANSFERRED]

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
Added at 12 Ok Reg 3165, eff 7-27-95; Amended at 15 Ok Reg 627, eff 10-15-97 (emergency); Amended at 15 Ok Reg 2718, eff 6-25-98; Amended at 16 Ok Reg 2537, eff 6-25-99; Transferred to Oklahoma Professional Boxing Commission (OAC 92), eff 7-1-99 (see Editor's Note at beginning of this Chapter)
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 380 - Department of Labor › Chapter 65 - Oklahoma Professional Boxing Rules [Transferred] › Subchapter 1 - General Provisions [Transferred] › Section 380:65-1-6 - Sanctioning permits [TRANSFERRED]

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
Added at 12 Ok Reg 3165, eff 7-27-95; Amended at 15 Ok Reg 627, eff 10-15-97 (emergency); Amended at 15 Ok Reg 2718, eff 6-25-98; Transferred to Oklahoma Professional Boxing Commission (OAC 92), eff 7-1-99 (see Editor's Note at beginning of this Chapter)
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 380 - Department of Labor › Chapter 65 - Oklahoma Professional Boxing Rules [Transferred] › Subchapter 1 - General Provisions [Transferred] › Section 380:65-1-7 - Tickets and fees [TRANSFERRED]

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
Added at 12 Ok Reg 3165, eff 7-27-95; Amended at 15 Ok Reg 2718, eff 6-25-98; Amended at 16 Ok Reg 2537, eff 6-25-99; Transferred to Oklahoma Professional Boxing Commission (OAC 92), eff 7-1-99 (see Editor's Note at beginning of this Chapter)
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 380 - Department of Labor › Chapter 65 - Oklahoma Professional Boxing Rules [Transferred] › Subchapter 1 - General Provisions [Transferred] › Section 380:65-1-8 - Administrative hearing and appeals [TRANSFERRED]

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
Added at 12 Ok Reg 3165, eff 7-27-95; Amended at 15 Ok Reg 2718, eff 6-25-98; Transferred to Oklahoma Professional Boxing Commission (OAC 92), eff 7-1-99 (see Editor's Note at beginning of this Chapter)
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 380 - Department of Labor › Chapter 65 - Oklahoma Professional Boxing Rules [Transferred] › Subchapter 1 - General Provisions [Transferred] › Section 380:65-1-9 - Procedures to comply with The Professional Boxing Safety Act of 1996 [TRANSFERRED]

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
Added at 15 Ok Reg 627, eff 10-15-97 (emergency); Added at 15 Ok Reg 2718, eff 6-25-98; Amended at 16 Ok Reg 2537, eff 6-25-99; Transferred to Oklahoma Professional Boxing Commission (OAC 92), eff 7-1-99 (see Editor's Note at beginning of this Chapter)
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 380 - Department of Labor › Chapter 65 - Oklahoma Professional Boxing Rules [Transferred] › Subchapter 3 - Individuals Involved in Boxing [Transferred] › Section 380:65-3-1 - Promoters [TRANSFERRED]

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
Added at 12 Ok Reg 3165, eff 7-27-95; Amended at 15 Ok Reg 627, eff 10-15-97 (emergency); Amended at 15 Ok Reg 2718, eff 6-25-98; Transferred to Oklahoma Professional Boxing Commission (OAC 92), eff 7-1-99 (see Editor's Note at beginning of this Chapter)
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 380 - Department of Labor › Chapter 65 - Oklahoma Professional Boxing Rules [Transferred] › Subchapter 3 - Individuals Involved in Boxing [Transferred] › Section 380:65-3-2 - Matchmakers [TRANSFERRED]

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
Added at 12 Ok Reg 3165, eff 7-27-95; Amended at 15 Ok Reg 2718, eff 6-25-98; Transferred to Oklahoma Professional Boxing Commission (OAC 92), eff 7-1-99 (see Editor's Note at beginning of this Chapter)
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 380 - Department of Labor › Chapter 65 - Oklahoma Professional Boxing Rules [Transferred] › Subchapter 3 - Individuals Involved in Boxing [Transferred] › Section 380:65-3-3 - Boxing and kickboxing referees [TRANSFERRED]

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
Added at 12 Ok Reg 3165, eff 7-27-95; Amended at 15 Ok Reg 2718, eff 6-25-98; Transferred to Oklahoma Professional Boxing Commission (OAC 92), eff 7-1-99 (see Editor's Note at beginning of this Chapter)
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 380 - Department of Labor › Chapter 65 - Oklahoma Professional Boxing Rules [Transferred] › Subchapter 3 - Individuals Involved in Boxing [Transferred] › Section 380:65-3-4 - Physicians for boxing and kickboxing [TRANSFERRED]

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
Added at 12 Ok Reg 3165, eff 7-27-95; Amended at 15 Ok Reg 2718, eff 6-25-98; Transferred to Oklahoma Professional Boxing Commission (OAC 92), eff 7-1-99 (see Editor's Note at beginning of this Chapter)
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 380 - Department of Labor › Chapter 65 - Oklahoma Professional Boxing Rules [Transferred] › Subchapter 3 - Individuals Involved in Boxing [Transferred] › Section 380:65-3-5 - Timekeepers [TRANSFERRED]

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
Added at 12 Ok Reg 3165, eff 7-27-95; Amended at 15 Ok Reg 2718, eff 6-25-98; Transferred to Oklahoma Professional Boxing Commission (OAC 92), eff 7-1-99 (see Editor's Note at beginning of this Chapter)
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 380 - Department of Labor › Chapter 65 - Oklahoma Professional Boxing Rules [Transferred] › Subchapter 3 - Individuals Involved in Boxing [Transferred] › Section 380:65-3-6 - Announcers [TRANSFERRED]

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
Added at 12 Ok Reg 3165, eff 7-27-95; Amended at 15 Ok Reg 2718, eff 6-25-98; Transferred to Oklahoma Professional Boxing Commission (OAC 92), eff 7-1-99 (see Editor's Note at beginning of this Chapter)
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 380 - Department of Labor › Chapter 65 - Oklahoma Professional Boxing Rules [Transferred] › Subchapter 3 - Individuals Involved in Boxing [Transferred] › Section 380:65-3-7 - Cornermen [TRANSFERRED]

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
Added at 12 Ok Reg 3165, eff 7-27-95; Amended at 15 Ok Reg 627, eff 10-15-97 (emergency); Amended at 15 Ok Reg 2718, eff 6-25-98; Transferred to Oklahoma Professional Boxing Commission (OAC 92), eff 7-1-99 (see Editor's Note at beginning of this Chapter)
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 380 - Department of Labor › Chapter 65 - Oklahoma Professional Boxing Rules [Transferred] › Subchapter 3 - Individuals Involved in Boxing [Transferred] › Section 380:65-3-8 - Judges for boxing and kickboxing [TRANSFERRED]

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
Added at 12 Ok Reg 3165, eff 7-27-95; Amended at 15 Ok Reg 2718, eff 6-25-98; Transferred to Oklahoma Professional Boxing Commission (OAC 92), eff 7-1-99 (see Editor's Note at beginning of this Chapter)
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 380 - Department of Labor › Chapter 65 - Oklahoma Professional Boxing Rules [Transferred] › Subchapter 3 - Individuals Involved in Boxing [Transferred] › Section 380:65-3-9 - Participants [TRANSFERRED]

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
Added at 12 Ok Reg 3165, eff 7-27-95; Transferred to Oklahoma Professional Boxing Commission (OAC 92), eff 7-1-99 (see Editor's Note at beginning of this Chapter)
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 380 - Department of Labor › Chapter 65 - Oklahoma Professional Boxing Rules [Transferred] › Subchapter 3 - Individuals Involved in Boxing [Transferred] › Section 380:65-3-10 - Inspectors [TRANSFERRED]

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
Added at 12 Ok Reg 3165, eff 7-27-95; Amended at 15 Ok Reg 2718, eff 6-25-98; Transferred to Oklahoma Professional Boxing Commission (OAC 92), eff 7-1-99 (see Editor's Note at beginning of this Chapter)
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 380 - Department of Labor › Chapter 65 - Oklahoma Professional Boxing Rules [Transferred] › Subchapter 3 - Individuals Involved in Boxing [Transferred] › Section 380:65-3-11 - Managers [TRANSFERRED]

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
Added at 12 Ok Reg 3165, eff 7-27-95; Amended at 15 Ok Reg 2718, eff 6-25-98; Transferred to Oklahoma Professional Boxing Commission (OAC 92), eff 7-1-99 (see Editor's Note at beginning of this Chapter)
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 380 - Department of Labor › Chapter 65 - Oklahoma Professional Boxing Rules [Transferred] › Subchapter 3 - Individuals Involved in Boxing [Transferred] › Section 380:65-3-12 - Matchmakers and promoters; liability for lack of judgment in arranging matches; contract restrictions [TRANSFERRED]

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
Added at 12 Ok Reg 3165, eff 7-27-95; Amended at 15 Ok Reg 2718, eff 6-25-98; Transferred to Oklahoma Professional Boxing Commission (OAC 92), eff 7-1-99 (see Editor's Note at beginning of this Chapter)
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 380 - Department of Labor › Chapter 65 - Oklahoma Professional Boxing Rules [Transferred] › Subchapter 3 - Individuals Involved in Boxing [Transferred] › Section 380:65-3-13 - Prohibited activities [TRANSFERRED]

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
Added at 15 Ok Reg 2718, eff 6-25-98; Transferred to Oklahoma Professional Boxing Commission (OAC 92), eff 7-1-99 (see Editor's Note at beginning of this Chapter)
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 380 - Department of Labor › Chapter 65 - Oklahoma Professional Boxing Rules [Transferred] › Subchapter 3 - Individuals Involved in Boxing [Transferred] › Section 380:65-3-14 - Disclosure requirements [TRANSFERRED]

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
Added as 380:65-3-13 at 16 Ok Reg 2537, eff 6-25-991; Transferred to Oklahoma Professional Boxing Commission (OAC 92), eff 7-1-99 (see Editor's Note at beginning of this Chapter)
1Editorially renumbered from 380:65-3-13 to 380:65-3-14 to avoid a duplication in numbering.
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 380 - Department of Labor › Chapter 65 - Oklahoma Professional Boxing Rules [Transferred] › Subchapter 5 - Boxing Contests [Transferred] › Section 380:65-5-1 - Boxing weights and classes [TRANSFERRED]

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
Added at 12 Ok Reg 3165, eff 7-27-95; Amended at 15 Ok Reg 2718, eff 6-25-98; Transferred to Oklahoma Professional Boxing Commission (OAC 92), eff 7-1-99 (see Editor's Note at beginning of this Chapter)
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 380 - Department of Labor › Chapter 65 - Oklahoma Professional Boxing Rules [Transferred] › Subchapter 5 - Boxing Contests [Transferred] › Section 380:65-5-2 - Weighing in [TRANSFERRED]

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
Added at 12 Ok Reg 3165, eff 7-27-95; Amended at 15 Ok Reg 2718, eff 6-25-98; Transferred to Oklahoma Professional Boxing Commission (OAC 92), eff 7-1-99 (see Editor's Note at beginning of this Chapter)
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 380 - Department of Labor › Chapter 65 - Oklahoma Professional Boxing Rules [Transferred] › Subchapter 5 - Boxing Contests [Transferred] › Section 380:65-5-3 - Licensing requirements, participants [TRANSFERRED]

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
Added at 12 Ok Reg 3165, eff 7-27-95; Amended at 15 Ok Reg 627, eff 10-15-97 (emergency); Amended at 15 Ok Reg 2718, eff 6-25-98; Transferred to Oklahoma Professional Boxing Commission (OAC 92), eff 7-1-99 (see Editor's Note at beginning of this Chapter)
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 380 - Department of Labor › Chapter 65 - Oklahoma Professional Boxing Rules [Transferred] › Subchapter 5 - Boxing Contests [Transferred] › Section 380:65-5-4 - Ring; dimensions and construction [TRANSFERRED]

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
Added at 12 Ok Reg 3165, eff 7-27-95; Amended at 15 Ok Reg 2718, eff 6-25-98; Transferred to Oklahoma Professional Boxing Commission (OAC 92), eff 7-1-99 (see Editor's Note at beginning of this Chapter)
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 380 - Department of Labor › Chapter 65 - Oklahoma Professional Boxing Rules [Transferred] › Subchapter 5 - Boxing Contests [Transferred] › Section 380:65-5-5 - Gloves [TRANSFERRED]

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
Added at 12 Ok Reg 3165, eff 7-27-95; Amended at 15 Ok Reg 627, eff 10-15-97 (emergency); Amended at 15 Ok Reg 2718, eff 6-25-98; Transferred to Oklahoma Professional Boxing Commission (OAC 92), eff 7-1-99 (see Editor's Note at beginning of this Chapter)