The "South Carolina Rental Kart Age Act" amends the South Carolina Code of Laws to establish new age requirements for operating rental karts. Specifically, the bill allows individuals who are eighteen years of age or older to operate a rental kart, as well as those who are fifteen years of age or older provided they hold a valid driver's license or permit. Additionally, the bill outlines specific regulations for super-rental karts, including that only individuals aged eighteen and above with a valid driver's license may operate them, and it mandates that these karts must not be operated in establishments that also offer permanent amusement devices.

The bill also makes conforming changes to definitions within the South Carolina Amusement Park Rides Safety Code. It clarifies the definitions of "concession amusement park go-kart" and "super-rental kart," including specifications about their operation and safety requirements. For instance, rental karts operated by individuals under eighteen must be equipped with safety features such as an occupant restraint system and a rollover protection system. The act will take effect upon approval by the Governor.

Statutes affected:
12/11/2024: 41-18-30, 41-18-40
03/13/2025: 41-18-30, 41-18-40
03/19/2025: 41-18-30, 41-18-40
03/19/2025-A: 41-18-30, 41-18-40
Latest Version: 41-18-30, 41-18-40