Terms Used In Michigan Laws 408.661

  • Carnival or amusement ride: means a 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. See Michigan Laws 408.652
  • Department: means the department of licensing and regulatory affairs. See Michigan Laws 408.652
  • Owner: means any person who owns or leases and controls or manages the operation of a carnival or amusement ride, and includes an individual, partnership, corporation, both profit and nonprofit, or the state and any of its political subdivisions and their departments or agencies. See Michigan Laws 408.652
  After inspection, the department shall issue a permit to operate a carnival or amusement ride if all of the following occur:
  (a) The carnival or amusement ride and its owner are found to be in compliance with this act and the rules promulgated by the department under this act, as determined by an inspection.
  (b) The owner has a copy of the manufacturer’s operating instructions for the carnival or amusement ride on site.
  (c) The owner has a copy of a record of training for each employee authorized to operate, assemble, disassemble, or conduct maintenance on a carnival or amusement ride as required under section 19a on site.
  (d) The owner has a copy of an emergency response plan as required under section 19a on site.