{"data":{"id":"us-ut/utah-code-72-16-301","jurisdiction":"us-ut","citation":"Utah Code § 72-16-301","heading":"Requirements for amusement ride operation.","body":"(1) Beginning on April 1, 2023, a person may not operate an amusement ride in the state that is open to the public, unless the person obtains:\n(a) an annual amusement ride permit for the amusement ride in accordance with this section; or\n(b) a multi-ride annual amusement ride permit that includes the amusement ride, in accordance with this section.\n(2) To obtain or renew an annual amusement ride permit for a mobile amusement ride, the owner-operator shall submit an application to the director that contains the following and is in a form prescribed by the director:\n(a) the owner-operator's name and address;\n(b) a description of the mobile amusement ride, including the manufacturer's name, the serial number, and the model number;\n(c) each known location in the state where the owner-operator intends to operate the mobile amusement ride during the 12-month period for which the annual amusement ride permit is valid, updated in accordance with Subsection (5);\n(d) for each location identified under Subsection (2)(c), the name and contact information of the fair, show, landlord, or property owner;\n(e) the date on which the owner-operator intends to set up the mobile amusement ride at each location identified under Subsection (2)(c);\n(f) the dates on which the owner-operator intends to operate the mobile amusement ride for use by the general public at each location identified under Subsection (2)(c);\n(g) proof of compliance with the insurance requirement described in Section 72-16-305;\n(h) a safety inspection certification dated no more than 30 days before the day on which the owner-operator submits the application; and\n(i) a fee established by the committee in accordance with Section 63J-1-504.\n(3) To obtain or renew an annual amusement ride permit for a permanent amusement ride, the owner-operator shall submit an application to the director that contains the following information and is in a form prescribed by the director:\n(a) the owner-operator's name and address;\n(b) a description of the permanent amusement ride, including the manufacturer's name, the serial number, and the model number;\n(c) the location in the state where the owner-operator will operate the permanent amusement ride;\n(d) the first date on which the owner-operator intends to operate the permanent amusement ride for use by the general public;\n(e) proof of compliance with the insurance requirement described in Section 72-16-305;\n(f) a safety inspection certification dated no more than 30 days before the day on which the owner-operator submits the application; and\n(g) a fee established by the committee in accordance with Section 63J-1-504.\n(4) To obtain or renew a multi-ride annual amusement ride permit for all amusement rides located at an amusement park that employs more than 1,000 individuals in a calendar year, the amusement park shall submit an application to the director that contains the following information and is in a form prescribed by the director:\n(a) the amusement park's name and address;\n(b) a list of each amusement ride located at the amusement park, including a description of each amusement ride;\n(c) the first date on which the amusement park will operate each amusement ride identified in Subsection (4)(b);\n(d) proof of compliance with the insurance requirement described in Section 72-16-305;\n(e) a safety inspection certification for each amusement ride identified in Subsection (4)(b) that is dated no more than 30 days before the day on which the amusement park submits the application; and\n(f) a fee for each amusement ride identified under Subsection (4)(b) established by the committee in accordance with Section 63J-1-504.\n(5)\n(a) In accordance with committee rule, an owner-operator of a mobile amusement ride shall update the information described in Subsection (2)(c) if the owner-operator learns of a new location where the owner-operator intends to operate the mobile amusement ride during the 12-month period for which the annual amusement ride permit is valid.\n(b) An owner-operator may not operate a mobile amusement ride that is open to the public at a location in the state, unless the owner-operator includes the location:\n(i) in the owner-operator's application or renewal for an annual amusement ride permit for the mobile amusement ride in accordance with Subsection (2)(c); or\n(ii) in an update described in Subsection (5)(a) that the owner-operator submits to the director before operation of the mobile amusement ride at the location.\n(6) The director shall issue:\n(a) an annual amusement ride permit for each amusement ride for which the owner-operator submits a complete application or renewal application that satisfies the requirements of this chapter and any applicable rules and fees; and\n(b) a multi-ride annual amusement ride permit to each amusement park that employs more than 1,000 individuals in a calendar year and submits a complete application or renewal application that satisfies the requirements of this chapter and any applicable rules and fees.\n(7) An annual amusement ride permit or a multi-ride annual amusement ride permit expires one year after the day on which the director issues the annual amusement ride permit or the multi-ride annual amusement ride permit.\n(8) An owner-operator or amusement park shall maintain a copy of a current annual amusement ride permit or multi-ride annual amusement ride permit and upon request, reasonable notice, and payment of reasonable copying expense, if applicable:\n(a) make the copy available for examination; or\n(b) provide a copy of the annual amusement ride permit or multi-ride annual amusement ride permit.","path":["Title 72 Transportation Code","Chapter 72-16 Amusement Ride Safety Act","Part 72-16-3 Amusement Ride Safety"],"source_url":"https://le.utah.gov/xcode/Title72/Chapter16/72-16-S301.html","current_through":"2026 General Session","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-09-03T11:34:34Z","sha256":"66b5495015f775ab6ef0b1782dd5eee769cd68cb9847e2d65a8a0c2371546215","source_id":"us-ut","stale":false,"prev":"us-ut/utah-code-72-16-204","next":"us-ut/utah-code-72-16-302"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}