Purpose

PURPOSE: This rule establishes the purpose for rules 11 CSR 406.015 through 11 CSR 40-6.100, which relate to sections 316.200 through 316.237, RSMo Supp. 1998. (1) The purpose of this chapter is to establish— (A) Procedures to be followed when an amusement ride accident occurs involving a serious physical injury, serious incident or death; (B) Rules and regulations to be followed by an amusement ride owner/operator; (C) Rules and regulations to be followed by a rider of an amusement ride; and (D) Rules and regulations for the effective administration and enforcement of sections 316.200 through 316.237, RSMo Supp. 1998. (2) These rules and regulations are intended to protect the general public and all persons who could reasonably be expected to use amusement rides. AUTHORITY: section 316.206, RSMo 2000.* Original rule filed March 1, 1999, effective Sept. 30, 1999. Amended: Filed April 2, 2003, effective Oct. 30, 2003. *Original authority: 316.206, RSMo 1997.