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. Notably, the definition of a super-rental kart is updated to indicate that it is a vehicle capable of exceeding forty miles per hour, and it emphasizes the need for safety measures such as occupant restraint systems for karts operated by individuals under eighteen. 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