The bill aims to enhance safety regulations for amusement rides in Montana by mandating annual inspections by qualified inspectors and defining the roles and responsibilities of operators and passengers. Key provisions include the requirement for operators to maintain liability insurance with minimum coverage amounts, conduct daily pre-opening inspections, and ensure that safety standards are upheld. The bill also introduces definitions for "qualified inspector" and "serious injury or illness," establishing clear criteria for who can perform inspections and what constitutes a serious injury.

Additionally, the bill expands passenger responsibilities, emphasizing the importance of following safety instructions and prohibitions while using amusement rides. Passengers who violate these rules may be removed from the premises without a refund. The legislation also stipulates that operators must report injuries and conduct investigations in the event of serious injuries, ensuring that rides are not reopened until deemed safe by a qualified inspector. Overall, the bill seeks to improve public safety and accountability within the amusement ride industry.

Statutes affected:
LC Text: 27-1-741, 27-1-742, 27-1-743, 27-1-744, 27-1-745
SB0110_1(1): 27-1-741, 27-1-742, 27-1-743, 27-1-744, 27-1-745
SB0110_1(2): 27-1-741, 27-1-742, 27-1-743, 27-1-744, 27-1-745
SB0110_1(3): 27-1-741, 27-1-742, 27-1-743, 27-1-744, 27-1-745
SB0110_1(4): 27-1-741, 27-1-742, 27-1-743, 27-1-744, 27-1-745
SB0110_1(5): 27-1-741, 27-1-742, 27-1-743, 27-1-744, 27-1-745
SB0110_1(6): 27-1-741, 27-1-742, 27-1-743, 27-1-744, 27-1-745
SB0110_1(7): 27-1-741, 27-1-742, 27-1-743, 27-1-744, 27-1-745
SB0110_1: 27-1-741, 27-1-742, 27-1-743, 27-1-744, 27-1-745
SB0110_2(1): 27-1-741, 27-1-742, 27-1-743, 27-1-744, 27-1-745
SB0110_2(2): 27-1-741, 27-1-742, 27-1-743, 27-1-744, 27-1-745
SB0110_2(3): 27-1-741, 27-1-742, 27-1-743, 27-1-744, 27-1-745
SB0110_2(4): 27-1-741, 27-1-742, 27-1-743, 27-1-744, 27-1-745
SB0110_2(5): 27-1-741, 27-1-742, 27-1-743, 27-1-744, 27-1-745
SB0110_2(6): 27-1-741, 27-1-742, 27-1-743, 27-1-744, 27-1-745
SB0110_2(7): 27-1-741, 27-1-742, 27-1-743, 27-1-744, 27-1-745
SB0110_2(8): 27-1-741, 27-1-742, 27-1-743, 27-1-744, 27-1-745
SB0110_2(9): 27-1-741, 27-1-742, 27-1-743, 27-1-744, 27-1-745
SB0110_2: 27-1-741, 27-1-742, 27-1-743, 27-1-744, 27-1-745
SB0110_3: 27-1-741, 27-1-742, 27-1-743, 27-1-744, 27-1-745
SB0110_X(1): 27-1-741, 27-1-742, 27-1-743, 27-1-744, 27-1-745
SB0110_X(2): 27-1-741, 27-1-742, 27-1-743, 27-1-744, 27-1-745
SB0110_X(3): 27-1-741, 27-1-742, 27-1-743, 27-1-744, 27-1-745
SB0110_X(4): 27-1-741, 27-1-742, 27-1-743, 27-1-744, 27-1-745
SB0110_X(5): 27-1-741, 27-1-742, 27-1-743, 27-1-744, 27-1-745
SB0110_X(6): 27-1-741, 27-1-742, 27-1-743, 27-1-744, 27-1-745
SB0110_X(7): 27-1-741, 27-1-742, 27-1-743, 27-1-744, 27-1-745
SB0110_X: 27-1-741, 27-1-742, 27-1-743, 27-1-744, 27-1-745