2004 Minnesota Statutes

     184B.01 Definitions. 

    Subdivision 1.    Scope.  For the purposes of this 
 chapter, the terms defined in this section have the meanings 
 given them. 

    Subd. 2.    Amusement ride.  "Amusement ride" means a 
 mechanical device that 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. 

    "Amusement ride" does not include: 

    (1) a coin-operated ride that is manually, mechanically, or 
 electrically operated and customarily placed in a public 
 location and that does not normally require the supervision or 
 services of an operator; or 

    (2) nonmechanized playground equipment, including but not 
 limited to swings, seesaws, stationary spring-mounted animal 
 features, rider-propelled merry-go-rounds, climbers, playground 
 slides, trampolines, and physical fitness devices. 

    Subd. 3.    Commissioner.  "Commissioner" means the 
 commissioner of labor and industry. 

    Subd. 4.    Operator.  "Operator" means a person who 
 owns an amusement ride. 

    HIST: 1992 c 382 s 1