{"data":{"id":"us-nm/57-25-2","jurisdiction":"us-nm","citation":"57-25-2","heading":"Definitions.","body":"As used in the Carnival Ride Insurance Act:\nA. \"carnival ride\" means any mechanical device, aquatic device or combination of devices that carries or conveys passengers on, along, around, through or over a fixed or restricted route or course or within a defined area for the purpose of giving its passengers amusement, pleasure, thrills or excitement, including bungee jumping facilities and state fair rides, but does not include playground equipment, a single-passenger, coin-operated device secured by a stationary foundation or a small promotional event or operation consisting of fewer than six kiddie rides designed for children twelve years of age or younger, including merry-go-rounds;\nB. \"department\" means the regulation and licensing department;\nC. \"inspection\" means a physical examination of a carnival ride by an inspector of the regulation and licensing department prior to issuing a certificate of inspection, including reinspection;\nD. \"operator\" means a person actually engaged in or directly controlling the operation of a carnival ride; and\nE. \"owner\" means a person, including the state or any political subdivision of the state, who owns or leases a carnival ride.","path":["Chapter 57 - Trade Practices and Regulations","ARTICLE 25 Carnival Ride Insurance"],"source_url":"https://nmonesource.com/nmos/nmsa-unanno/en/item/18560/index.do","current_through":"2025-06-20","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-09-03T15:02:20Z","sha256":"e0c6badd9e426a78d6795d737d5ddea3f5c0323ca4b0509e09c5bcaa139a2253","source_id":"us-nm","stale":false,"prev":"us-nm/57-25-1","next":"us-nm/57-25-3"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}