AI-assisted research summary: This section defines terms used in the chapter, including amusement ride, certified amusement ride inspector, commissioner, operator, owner, and rider.
§ 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.