2007 Minnesota Statutes

184B.01 DEFINITIONS.
    Subdivision 1. Scope. For the purposes of this chapter, the terms defined in this section have
the meanings given them.
    Subd. 2. Amusement ride. "Amusement ride" means a mechanical device that carries or
conveys passengers along, around, or over a fixed or restricted route or course for the purpose of
giving its passengers amusement, pleasure, thrills, or excitement.
"Amusement ride" does not include:
(1) a coin-operated ride that is manually, mechanically, or electrically operated and
customarily placed in a public location and that does not normally require the supervision or
services of an operator; or
(2) nonmechanized playground equipment, including but not limited to swings, seesaws,
stationary spring-mounted animal features, rider-propelled merry-go-rounds, climbers,
playground slides, trampolines, and physical fitness devices.
    Subd. 2a. Certified amusement ride inspector. "Certified amusement ride inspector" means
an individual who holds one or more of the following current certifications:
    (1) a Level II Amusement Ride and Device Inspector certification issued by the National
Association of Amusement Ride Safety Officials (NAARSO);
    (2) a Level III Amusement Ride and Device Inspector certification issued by the National
Association of Amusement Ride Safety Officials (NAARSO);
    (3) a Level II Certified Maintenance Technician certification issued by the Amusement
Industry Manufacturers and Suppliers (AIMS) International;
    (4) a Level III Certified Maintenance Professional certification issued by the Amusement
Industry Manufacturers and Suppliers (AIMS) International;
    (5) a Level II Certified Operations Technician certification issued by the Amusement
Industry Manufacturers and Suppliers (AIMS) International; or
    (6) a Level III Certified Operations Professional certification issued by the Amusement
Industry Manufacturers and Suppliers (AIMS) International.
    Subd. 3. Commissioner. "Commissioner" means the commissioner of labor and industry.
    Subd. 4. Operator. "Operator" means the individual having direct control of the starting,
stopping, or speed control of an amusement ride.
    Subd. 5. Owner. "Owner" means a person who owns, leases, or manages the operation of
an amusement ride.
    Subd. 6. Rider. (a) "Rider" means an individual who is in the immediate vicinity of an
amusement ride, including an individual:
    (1) waiting in the immediate vicinity of an amusement ride;
    (2) getting on an amusement ride;
    (3) on an amusement ride before, during, and after its operation;
    (4) getting off an amusement ride; or
    (5) leaving or approaching an amusement ride and in its immediate vicinity.
    (b) "Rider" does not include:
    (1) any operator while operating the amusement ride or any employees, agents, or servants
of an operator while engaged in the duties of employment; or
    (2) any owner or any employees, agents, or servants of an owner while engaged in the
duties of employment.
History: 1992 c 382 s 1; 2007 c 95 s 1-4