Utah Code 72-16-304. Safety standards

72-16-304. Safety standards.

(1)	Subject to Subsections (2) and (3) and in accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act, the committee shall make rules adopting the relevant safety standards developed by the ASTM International Committee F24.

Amusement ride: means a device or combination of devices or elements that carries or conveys one or more riders along, around, or over a fixed or restricted route or course or allows the riders to steer or guide the device within an established area for the purpose of giving the riders amusement, pleasure, thrills, or excitement. See Utah Code 72-16-102
Committee: means the Utah Amusement Ride Safety Committee created in Section 72-16-201. See Utah Code 72-16-102

(2)	The committee may modify or update the safety standards described in Subsection (1), consistent with nationally recognized amusement ride standards.

(3)	The committee may amend or exempt a safety standard adopted under this section based upon unique circumstances, if appropriate to ensure public safety.

Amended by Chapter 423, 2020 General Session