27-1-741. Purpose. The legislature finds that:

(1)amusement rides are used by a large number of Montana’s citizens and attract a large number of nonresidents, significantly contributing to Montana’s tourism industry and tax base;

(2)the safety of the public using amusement rides is an important matter of public policy;

(3)there are inherent risks associated with the machinery, equipment, or animals that are impracticable or impossible for an amusement ride owner or operator to eliminate with all reasonable safety precautions;

(4)an informed patron is in the best position to avoid risks inherent to amusement rides; and

(5)the safety of 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.