West Virginia Code 21-10-12a – Minimum age for operating amusement ride
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No individual under the age of sixteen may be the operator of a kiddie ride or if under the age of eighteen be an operator of any other amusement ride or attraction: Provided, That the individual is not otherwise prohibited from being an operator pursuant to other state or federal law.
Terms Used In West Virginia Code 21-10-12a
- Amusement ride: means a mechanical device which 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 West Virginia Code 21-10-2
- Kiddie ride: means an amusement ride or amusement attraction that is expressly designed for or offered to: (1) Children age twelve or less. See West Virginia Code 21-10-2
- Operator: means the person having direct control of the starting, stopping and speed of an amusement ride or attraction. See West Virginia Code 21-10-2
- State: when applied to a part of the United States and not restricted by the context, includes the District of Columbia and the several territories, and the words "United States" also include the said district and territories. See West Virginia Code 2-2-10