House Bill No. 1104, introduced by Representative Lacombe and Senator Kleinpeter, seeks to revise the Amusement Rides Safety Law in Louisiana by enhancing the regulation and safety of amusement rides and attractions. The bill removes all references to inflatable amusement devices, shifting the focus to broader categories of amusement attractions and rides. It introduces new licensing requirements for inspectors and operators, mandates third-party inspections, and outlines the responsibilities of the state fire marshal, including the authority to issue cease-and-desist orders for non-compliance and enforce penalties for violations. The bill also updates the definition of "third-party inspector" to ensure they are licensed by the state fire marshal for annual testing and inspections.

Significant changes include increasing the minimum general liability insurance requirement from $1,000,000 to $2,000,000, while eliminating the option to provide a bond as an alternative. The bill also modifies the fee structure for registration and licensing, reducing the notification fee for operators to $50 per ride or attraction per event, with higher fees for failure to notify. Additionally, it retains existing prohibitions against certain acts by operators and inspectors, while mandating the state fire marshal to adopt rules for the decommissioning of amusement attractions and rides. Overall, the legislation aims to streamline regulatory processes while enhancing safety standards and compliance requirements for amusement attractions in Louisiana.

Statutes affected:
HB937 Engrossed: 40:23(E)
HB937 Reengrossed: 40:3(26), 40:6(F), 40:13(B)(8), 40:23(E)