Louisiana Revised Statutes 40:1485.1 – Legislative findings
Terms Used In Louisiana Revised Statutes 40:1485.1
- Owner: means a person or firm, or the agent of a person or firm, who owns an amusement attraction, amusement ride, or more than two inflatable amusement devices, and at least one of the person's or firm's inflatable amusement devices, amusement attractions, or amusement rides is utilized in this state. See Louisiana Revised Statutes 40:1484.3
The legislature hereby finds and declares that:
(1) Carnival or amusement rides are used by a large number of citizens of this state and also attract to this state a large number of nonresidents, significantly contributing to the tourism industry and tax base of this state.
(2) The safety of the public using carnival or amusement rides is an important matter of public policy.
(3) There are inherent risks associated with all machinery, equipment, or animals that are impractical or impossible for an amusement owner to eliminate with all reasonable safety precautions, and an informed rider is in the best position to avoid those risks.
(4) The safety of carnival or amusement rides will be greatly improved at minimal cost if riders are subject to minimum safety standards for their own protection and the protection of others.
Acts 2003, No. 928, §1.