72-16-401. Penalty for violation.
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If an owner-operator or operator violates a provision of this chapter with respect to an amusement ride, in accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 4, Administrative Procedures Act, the director may:
Terms Used In Utah Code 72-16-401- 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
- Director: means the director of the committee, hired under Section 72-16-202. See Utah Code 72-16-102
- Operator: means the individual who controls the starting, stopping, or speed of an amusement ride. See Utah Code 72-16-102
- Owner-operator: means the person who has control over and responsibility for the maintenance, setup, and operation of an amusement ride. See Utah Code 72-16-102
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deny, suspend, or revoke, in whole or in part, the owner-operator’s annual amusement ride permit or multi-ride permit for the amusement ride; or |
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impose fines or administrative penalties in accordance with rules made by the committee. |
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Upon a violation of a provision of this chapter, the director may file an action in district court to enjoin the operation of an amusement ride. |
Amended by Chapter 423, 2020 General Session
