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Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by FindLaw Staff
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(1) “Amusement ride” means a mechanical device that carries passengers along, around, or over a fixed or restricted course or within a defined area for the purpose of giving the passengers amusement, pleasure, or excitement. The term does not include:
(A) a coin-operated ride that:
(i) is manually, mechanically, or electrically operated;
(ii) is customarily placed in a public location; and
(iii) does not normally require the supervision or services of an operator;
(B) nonmechanized playground equipment, including a swing, seesaw, stationary spring-mounted animal feature, rider-propelled merry-go-round, climber, playground slide, trampoline, and physical fitness device;
(C) a challenge course or any part of a challenge course that is excepted from this chapter under Section 2151.107; or
(D) a waterslide, even if operated by a mechanical device, in which passengers are carried along a course that:
(i) is less than 200 feet in length;
(ii) is substantially constructed from vinyl or vinyl coated polyester; and
(iii) is not mechanically inflated using a continuous airflow device.
(2) “Class A amusement ride” means an amusement ride with a fixed location designed primarily for use by children younger than 13 years of age.
(3) “Class B amusement ride” means an amusement ride that is not a Class A amusement ride.
(4) “Commissioner” means the commissioner of insurance.
(5) “Department” means the Texas Department of Insurance.
(6) “Mobile amusement ride” means an amusement ride that is designed or adapted to be moved from one location to another and is not fixed at a single location.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Texas Occupations Code - OCC § 2151.002. Definitions - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/tx/occupations-code/occ-sect-2151-002/
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