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Committee Report

February 22, 2024

S. 780

Introduced by Senator Gustafson

S. Printed 02/22/24--S.

Read the first time May 04, 2023

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The committee on Senate Labor, Commerce and Industry

To whom was referred a Bill (S. 780) to amend the South Carolina Code of Laws by amending Section 41-18-30, relating to applicability and exceptions for the South Carolina Amusement Rides Safety Code, etc., respectfully

Report:

That they have duly and carefully considered the same, and recommend that the same do pass:

THOMAS C. "TOM" DAVIS for Committee.

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A bill

TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 41-18-30, RELATING TO APPLICABILITY AND EXCEPTIONS FOR THE SOUTH CAROLINA AMUSEMENT RIDES SAFETY CODE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT AN INDIVIDUAL IS ALLOWED TO OPERATE A SUPER-KART IF THEY ARE EIGHTEEN YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER OR ARE FIFTEEN YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER AND HOLD A VALID DRIVER'S LICENSE OR PERMIT.

Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina:

SECTION 1.  This act may be cited as the "South Carolina Super-Kart Act".

SECTION 2.  Section 41-18-30(D) of the S.C. Code is amended to read:

    (D) This chapter applies to concession go-karts. This chapter does not apply to super-karts, provided that:

       (1) Only persons age eighteen or above who hold a valid driver's license are allowed to operate super-karts.An individual is allowed to operate a super-kart only if they:

           (a) are eighteen years of age or older; or

           (b) are fifteen years of age or older and hold a valid driver's license or permit.

       (2) No person shall operate a super-kart in any establishment where other amusement devices are located or operated. Establishments offering super-karts must not share an entrance or exit with any other establishment offering an amusement device and must charge a separate fee for operating super-karts.

       (3) A sign shall be on display on the premises where super-karts are operated stating:  "Super-karts are not amusement devices regulated by the South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation. Super-karts may reach speeds in excess of fifty miles per hour. Drive at your own risk."

       (4) The owner of a super-kart must carry an insurance policy in an amount not less than one million dollars per occurrence against liability for injury to persons or property arising out of the operation or use of such device.

       (5) Super-karts operated by persons under eighteen years of age must be equipped with an occupant restraint system and a rollover protection system.

SECTION 3.  This act takes effect upon approval by the Governor.

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