Terms Used In Louisiana Revised Statutes 40:1484.25

  • Amusement attraction: means any building or structure around, over, or through which people may move or walk, without the aid of any moving device integral to the building or structure, that provides amusement, pleasure, thrills, or excitement. See Louisiana Revised Statutes 40:1484.3
  • Amusement ride: means any mechanized device or combination of devices which carries passengers along, around, or over a fixed or restricted course for the purpose of giving its passengers amusement, pleasure, thrills, or excitement. See Louisiana Revised Statutes 40:1484.3
  • Inflatable amusement device: means any amusement attraction that incorporates a structural and mechanical system that employs a high-strength fabric or film that achieves its strength, shape, and stability by pretensioning with internal air pressure for activities including, but not limited to bouncing, climbing, sliding, or interactive play, which may or may not be enclosed. See Louisiana Revised Statutes 40:1484.3
  • inspection: means the thorough physical examination and functional testing of an inflatable amusement device, amusement attraction, or amusement ride and its component parts necessary to ensure that the device, attraction, or ride complies with all applicable adopted laws, rules, standards, and corresponding manufacturer's installation manuals, maintenance and service repair bulletins, or notices. See Louisiana Revised Statutes 40:1484.3

            The following inflatable amusement devices, amusement attractions, or amusement rides are exempt from the provisions of this Part:

            (1) Non-mechanized playground equipment including but not limited to swings, seesaws, stationary spring-mounted animal features, underpropelled merry-go-rounds, climbers, slides, trampolines, swinging gates, and physical fitness devices except where an admission fee is charged for usage or an admission fee is charged to areas where such equipment is located.

            (2) An inflatable amusement device, amusement attraction, or amusement ride which is owned and operated by a nonprofit religious, educational, or charitable institution or association if such attraction or ride is located within a building subject to inspection by the state fire marshal or his designee.

            (3) Coin-operated mechanical devices occupying less than thirty-six square feet of floor space.

            (4) Non-motorized rides and attractions.

            Acts 2016, No. 462, §2.