KRS 247.232: Definitions for KRS 247.232 to 247.236.

As used in KRS 247.232 to 247.236:

(1) (a) "Amusement ride or attraction" means:

1. Any mechanized device or combination of devices which carry

passengers along, around, or over a fixed or restricted course for the

purpose of giving its passengers amusemen t, pleasure, thrills, or

excitement; or

2. Any building or structure around, over, or through which people may

walk, climb, slide, jump, or move that provides amusement, pleasure,

thrills, or excitement.

(b) Unless designated by administrative regulation p romulgated by the

department, "amusement ride or attraction" does not include:

1. Coin-operated amusement devices;

2. Devices regulated by the Federal Aviation Administration, the Kentucky

Transportation Cabinet, or the federal railroad commission;

3. Vessels under the jurisdiction of the United States Coast Guard or the

Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources;

4. Tractor pulls;

5. Auto or motorcycle events;

6. Horse shows, rodeos, and other animal shows;

7. Games and concessions; or

8. Nonmechanical playground equipment, such as swings, seesaws, slides

less than fifteen (15) feet in height at their highest point, rider -propelled

merry-go-rounds, stationary spring -mounted animal devices, and

physical fitness equipment.

The department may , by administrative regulation, designate other rides and

attractions that are not included in the definition of "amusement ride or attraction";

(2) "ASTM Standard" means the latest standards and specifications as set forth by the

American Society for Testing and Materials;

(3) "Department" means the Kentucky Department of Agriculture;

(4) "Operator" means a person sixteen (16) years of age or older who has been properly

trained to operate amusement rides and attractions, has knowledge of the

manufacturer's recommendations for the operation of the rides and attractions, and

knows the safety-based limitations of the rides and attractions; and

(5) "Owner" means any person or authorized agent of the person who owns an

amusement ride or attraction or, in the eve nt the ride or attraction is leased, the

lessee.