18777180, 5J-18.0011 - Florida Administrative Rules, Law, Code, Register

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Notice: 18777180

Notice of Proposed Rule

Department:

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES

Division:

Division of Consumer Services

Chapter:

PERMITTING AND INSPECTION REQUIREMENTS FOR AMUSEMENT DEVICES AND AMUSEMENT ATTRACTIONS

Overview

RULE:

5J-18.0011	Standards Adopted
5J-18.0012	Bureau of Fair Rides Inspection Forms
5J-18.007	Signage
5J-18.009	Inspections by Owner or Manager
5J-18.0125	Fencing and Gate Standards
5J-18.0127	Enforcement Actions and Administrative Penalties
5J-18.014	Training of Managers, Attendants, and Maintenance Persons
5J-18.015	Regulation of Go-Kart Tracks and Similar Vehicles
5J-18.016	Regulation of Water Parks
5J-18.025	Regulation of Bungy Operations

PURPOSE:

The purpose of developing changes to these rules is to: (1) update materials incorporated by reference; (2) provide language regarding signage pursuant to sections 616.242 (4) (b), (c) and (d), F.S.; (3) ensure compliance with 2016 legislative changes to sections 616.242(15) and (16), F.S. pursuant to s. 37, ch. 2016-166, L.O.F.; (4) amend the penalty structure to encompass the addition of new rule language; (5) update forms currently in use.

SUMMARY:

The proposed rules: (1) adopt updated materials incorporated by reference; (2) add standard requirements for signage prominently displayed at the entrance of amusement rides; (3) will allow owners and managers to submit ride specific daily inspection reports and employee training records for department approval in lieu of submitting department forms.  Forms must, at a minimum, include all information required on the forms currently prescribed by rule of the department; (4) amend the penalty structure to encompass language from Rule 5J-18.007, F.A.C.; and (5) update forms for compliance with statutory requirements.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY:

616.165, 616.242(4), (6), (15), (16) FS.

LAW:

616.242, 616.242(4), (15), (16), (18), (19) FS.

PRINT PUBLISH DATE:

3/28/2017 Vol. 43/60

COMMENTS:

From 3/28/2017 To 4/18/2017 (21 Days)
The public comment period for this notice has already expired.

REFERENCE MATERIALS:

No reference(s).

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