Maine Revised Statutes Title 8 Sec. 804 – Notice to riders
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1. General signs. An amusement owner shall display signs indicating the applicable safety responsibilities of riders set forth in section 803 and the location of stations to report injuries. The signs must be located at:
A. Each station for reporting an injury; [PL 1997, c. 303, §1 (NEW).]
B. Each first aid station; and [PL 1997, c. 303, §1 (NEW).]
C. Either:
(1) At least 4 other locations on the premises, including each premises entrance and exit, if there are no more than 4 entrances or exits for riders;
(2) At least 4 other locations on the premises, including the 4 premises entrances and exits most commonly used by riders, if there are more than 4 entrances and exits for riders; or
(3) Each amusement ride. [PL 1997, c. 303, §1 (NEW).]
[PL 1997, c. 303, §1 (NEW).]
Terms Used In Maine Revised Statutes Title 8 Sec. 804
- Amusement owner: means a person, the State or a political subdivision of the State that owns an amusement ride or, if the amusement ride is leased, the lessee. See Maine Revised Statutes Title 8 Sec. 802
- Amusement ride: means :
A. See Maine Revised Statutes Title 8 Sec. 802Sign: means any symbol or language reasonably calculated to communicate information to riders or their parents or guardians, including placards, prerecorded messages, live public address, stickers, pictures, pictograms, video, verbal information and visual signals. See Maine Revised Statutes Title 8 Sec. 802
2. Individual amusement ride signs. An amusement owner shall post a sign at each amusement ride that includes:
A. Operational instructions, if any; [PL 1997, c. 303, §1 (NEW).]
B. Safety guidelines for riders, if any; [PL 1997, c. 303, §1 (NEW).]
C. Restrictions on the use of the amusement ride, if any; [PL 1997, c. 303, §1 (NEW).]
D. Behavior or activities that are prohibited, if any; and [PL 1997, c. 303, §1 (NEW).]
E. A legend providing that “State law requires riders to obey all warnings and directions for this ride and behave in a manner that will not cause or contribute to injuring themselves or others. Riders must report injuries before leaving. Failure to comply is punishable by fine and imprisonment.” [PL 1997, c. 303, §1 (NEW).]
[PL 1997, c. 303, §1 (NEW).]
Any sign required by this section must be prominently displayed at a conspicuous location, clearly visible to the public and bold and legible in design. [PL 1997, c. 303, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1997, c. 303, §1 (NEW).