1. An operator shall display signs indicating the applicable rider safety responsibilities provided in section 88A.15 and the location of stations to report injuries. The signs must be located in all of the following locations:

 a. Each station for reporting an injury.
 b. Each first aid station.
 c. Any of the following locations:

 (1) At least two other locations on the premises, including any premises entrance or exit most commonly used by riders, if there are no more than four entrances or exits for riders.
 (2) At least four other locations on the premises, including the four premises entrances and exits most commonly used by riders, if there are more than four entrances and exits for riders.
 (3) Every amusement ride.

Terms Used In Iowa Code 88A.16

  • 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 Iowa Code 88A.1
  • following: when used by way of reference to a chapter or other part of a statute mean the next preceding or next following chapter or other part. See Iowa Code 4.1
  • Operator: includes an agency of the state or any of its political subdivisions. See Iowa Code 88A.1
  • Rider: means a person waiting in the immediate vicinity of an amusement ride to get on the amusement ride, getting on an amusement ride, using an amusement ride, getting off an amusement ride, or leaving an amusement ride and still in the immediate vicinity of the amusement ride. See Iowa Code 88A.1
  • Sign: means any symbol or language reasonably calculated to communicate information to a rider or the rider's parent or guardian, including placards, prerecorded messages, live public address, stickers, pictures, pictograms, video, verbal information, and visual signals. See Iowa Code 88A.1
 2. An operator shall post a sign at each amusement ride. Any sign required by this subsection must be prominently displayed at a conspicuous location, clearly visible to the public, and bold and legible in design. The sign must include all of the following that apply:

 a. Operational instructions.
 b. Safety guidelines for riders.
 c. Restrictions on the use of the amusement ride.
 d. Behavior or activities that are prohibited.
 e. A legend stating the following:

   State law requires riders to obey all warnings and directions for this amusement ride and behave in a manner that will not cause or contribute to the injury of themselves or others. Riders must report injuries prior to leaving the premises. Failure to comply is punishable by fine.
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