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Access to state agencies and their laws and regulations related to amusement devices and carnival ride safety
AK-Alaska Mechanical Inspection Section [10185] 
Responsible for public safety related to amusement rides
Responsible for public safety related to amusement rides
ASTM Committee F24 on Amusement Rides and Devices [33163]
Creates the best practices and safety standards for the industry
Creates the best practices and safety standards for the industry
CA-California Amusement Ride Safety Inspection Program [16634]
California requirements for amusement ride safety - full text of Labor Code 7920-7930
California requirements for amusement ride safety - full text of Labor Code 7920-7930
CO-Colorado Carnival FAQ [18007]
Colorado Public Safety Office answers common questions regarding carnivals/amusements park rules
Colorado Public Safety Office answers common questions regarding carnivals/amusements park rules
CO-Colorado Carnivals & Amusement Parks Regulations [20450]
Full text of the amusement industry regulations for the state of Colorado
Full text of the amusement industry regulations for the state of Colorado
Directory of State Amusement Ride Safety Officials ![[pdf]](graphics/file_pdf.gif)
[17319]
Contact information for state agencies responsible for regulating amusement rides
[17319] Contact information for state agencies responsible for regulating amusement rides
FL-Florida Bureau of Fair Rides Inspection [10189]
Responsible for inspecting all amusement rides in the State of Florida
Responsible for inspecting all amusement rides in the State of Florida
FL-Florida Theme Park Exemption [2557]
Theme parks are exempt from all requirements of the regulatory system
Theme parks are exempt from all requirements of the regulatory system
GA-Georgia Amusement & Carnival Ride Laws & Rules [1003]
Full text of the Georgia laws related to amusement and carnival ride safety
Full text of the Georgia laws related to amusement and carnival ride safety
IA-Iowa Amusement Ride Inspections [33162]
The rules and regulations for amusement ride operations in the State of Iowa
The rules and regulations for amusement ride operations in the State of Iowa
IA-Iowa Chapter 88A Safety Inspection of Amusement Rides [27409]
Text of the laws regarding safety ride inspections in Iowa
Text of the laws regarding safety ride inspections in Iowa
IL-Illinois Admin Code Title 56 Chapter XIII Part 6000 Carnival & Amusement Ride Inspection [24110]
Text of the rules and regulations for the State of Illinois
Text of the rules and regulations for the State of Illinois
IL-Illinois Carnival & Amusement Rides Safety Division [8670]
All amusement rides and amusement attractions used by the public are subject to regulation
All amusement rides and amusement attractions used by the public are subject to regulation
KY-Kentucky Amusement Rides Program [1153]
Inspection of all amusement rides and attractions to ensure the safety of the equipment
Inspection of all amusement rides and attractions to ensure the safety of the equipment
LA-Louisiana Amusement Rides [17289]
Requirements for operation of amusement rides or attractions in Louisiana
Requirements for operation of amusement rides or attractions in Louisiana
MA-Massachusetts Public Safety Amusement Section [3705]
Responsible for amusement ride safety in the state - includes the text of the laws
Responsible for amusement ride safety in the state - includes the text of the laws
MD-Maryland Amusement Ride Safety Inspections [10072]
Rides or attractions in the State of Maryland must have a certificate of inspection
Rides or attractions in the State of Maryland must have a certificate of inspection
NC-North Carolina Amusement Device Safety Act [1473]
Full text of North Carolina laws related to amusement device safety
Full text of North Carolina laws related to amusement device safety
ND-North Dakota Admin Code 10-09 Amusement Games or Devices [22161]
General provisions of the amusement game regulations for the State of North Dakota
General provisions of the amusement game regulations for the State of North Dakota
NE-Nebraska Amusement Ride Inspections Program [19948]
Rules for safe installation, repair, maintenance, use, operation & inspection of amusement rides
[19948] Rules for safe installation, repair, maintenance, use, operation & inspection of amusement rides
NJ-New Jersey Bureau of Code Services Carnival & Amusement Ride Safety Program [23284]
Requirements for manufacturers, owners and operators of carnival and amusement rides and devices
Requirements for manufacturers, owners and operators of carnival and amusement rides and devices
NJ-New Jersey Office of Compliance Safety [5020]
Registers all rides, ski lifts and LPG facilities and performs maintenance inspections annually
Registers all rides, ski lifts and LPG facilities and performs maintenance inspections annually
NY-New York Labor Law Subpart 45 Amusement Safety [20436]
Amusement Devices, Viewing Stands & Tents at Carnivals, Fairs and Amusement Parks
Amusement Devices, Viewing Stands & Tents at Carnivals, Fairs and Amusement Parks
OK-Oklahoma OAR Title 380 Chapter 55 - Amusement Ride Safety Rules [22140]
Full text of the amusement ride safety rules for the State of Oklahoma
Full text of the amusement ride safety rules for the State of Oklahoma
PA-Pennsylvania Bureau of Ride & Measurement Standards [5856] Has the statutory responsibility for the administration of Pennsylvania’s statewide amusement ride safety program
Park Rides State-by-State Comparison [10186] A comparison of amusement ride laws and regulations implemented at the state level
SC-South Carolina Amusement Ride Statistics, Codes & Regulations [7918]
Under the amusement ride code, rides are inspected annually
Under the amusement ride code, rides are inspected annually
TX-Texas Amusement Ride Inspection & Insurance Act [10179]
The following rules apply to the Amusement Ride Safety Inspection and Insurance in Texas
The following rules apply to the Amusement Ride Safety Inspection and Insurance in Texas
TX-Texas Occupations Code Chapter 2151 Regulation of Amusement Rides [16317]
Full text of the Texas statutes for the regulation of amusement rides
Full text of the Texas statutes for the regulation of amusement rides
United Kingdom: Entertainment and Leisure Industries Hazards at Work [2768]
Advice created for United Kingdom employers on safety in the entertainment and leisure industries
Advice created for United Kingdom employers on safety in the entertainment and leisure industries
US Federal Regulations & Carnival Rides [1075]
Traveling Carnival Rides Are Federally Regulated via CPSC
Traveling Carnival Rides Are Federally Regulated via CPSC
WI-Wisconsin - Amusement Rides and Attractions [10181]
Safety and Buildings Division - Amusement Rides and Attractions Program
Safety and Buildings Division - Amusement Rides and Attractions Program
WI-Wisconsin Admin Code Chapter 34 Amusement Rides and Attractions [10180]
Full text of the Administrative Code related to amusement industry safety
Full text of the Administrative Code related to amusement industry safety
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