KRS 247.236: Operation and construction of amusement rides and attractions --

Prohibitions on operation -- Entrance to amusement ride or attraction may be

denied.

(1) Amusement rides and attractions shall not be operated at unsafe speeds or loaded

beyond a safe capacity in accordance with the factory specifications or, in the

absence of factory specifications, in accordance with administrative regulations

promulgated by the department.

(2) Amusement rides and attractions shall not be operated during peri ods of high wind,

lightning, or heavy rain.

(3) Perimeter safety barriers such as a fence or other suitable structure shall be

constructed around any amusement ride or attraction that is potentially hazardous to

bystanders, in accordance with administrativ e regulations promulgated by the

department.

(4) Amusement rides and attractions shall not be operated if the owner or operator

knows or should know that the operation will expose the public to an unsafe

condition which is likely to result in personal injury or property damage.

(5) (a) No person under the age of sixteen (16) shall operate an amusement ride or

attraction or operate more than one (1) ride or attraction at a time. Except as

provided by paragraph (c) of this subsection, an operator shall be in

attendance at all times while a ride or attraction is in operation.

(b) No person shall operate an amusement ride or attraction or knowingly permit

an operator to operate an amusement ride or attraction while under the

influence of alcohol or any other impairing substance.

(c) The department may, by administrative regulation, designate certain

amusement rides or attractions where the presence of an operator is not

required.

(6) The owner or operator may deny any person entrance to an amusement ride or

attraction if the owner or operator has reason to believe the entry may jeopardize the

safety of the person desiring entry, other riders, or any other person.