27712820, 5J-18.001 - Florida Administrative Rules, Law, Code, Register

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Notice: 27712820

Notice of Development of Rulemaking

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-18.001	Definitions
5J-18.0011	Standards Adopted
5J-18.0012	Bureau of Fair Rides Inspection Forms
5J-18.002	Annual Permit or Temporary Amusement Ride Permit, Request for Re-Inspection, USAID Number
5J-18.003	Qualified Inspectors
5J-18.004	Nondestructive Testing of Amusement Rides
5J-18.0051	Inspection Standards
5J-18.007	Signage
5J-18.009	Inspections by Owner or Manager
5J-18.010	Accredited Trade Organization
5J-18.012	Fees
5J-18.0125	Fencing and Gate Standards
5J-18.0127	Enforcement Actions and Administrative Penalties
5J-18.0128	Resolution of Violations, Settlement, and Additional Enforcement Remedies
5J-18.014	Training of Managers, Attendants, and Maintenance Persons
5J-18.0142	Reporting of Accidents and Mechanical, Structural or Electrical Defects
5J-18.016	Regulation of Water Parks
5J-18.025	Regulation of Bungy Operations

PURPOSE:

The purpose of this rulemaking is to update adopted ASTM standards, amend incorporated forms, add accepted CEU course opportunities, amend inspection standards, update signage requirements, update citations, revise reinspection fees, remove duplications, update training requirements, modify accident reporting criteria, remove requirement for maximum fine for default final orders and to implement changes to section 616.242, F.S., made during the 2023 Legislative Session.

SUBJECT:

The proposed rules adopt updated versions of ASTM International Designation standards, modify department forms, clarify fee language as well as update requirements for signage, training, accident reporting and enforcement language.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY:

616.165, 616.242(3)(p), (q), (4), (b), (c), (d), (5), (6), (7), (8), (9), (11)(a)1., (12), (l) (14), (15), (16), (17) FS.

LAW:

616.242, (4), (4)(b), (5), (6), (7), (8), (a), (9), (11)(a)1., (12), (j), (l), (15), (16), (17), (19), (21) FS.

PRINT PUBLISH DATE:

10/30/2023 Vol. 49/211

RELATED STATUTES
AND LAWS:

616.165, 616.242(3)(p), (q), (4), (b), (c), (d), (5), (6), (7), (8), (9), (11)(a)1., (12), (l) (14), (15), (16), (17) FS., 616.242, (4), (4)(b), (5), (6), (7), (8), (a), (9), (11)(a)1., (12), (j), (l), (15), (16), (17), (19), (21) FS.

OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE:

Joint Administrative Procedures Committee
Florida Administrative Law Central Online Network (F.A.L.C.O.N.)

RELATED COURT CASES:

Division of Administrative Hearings

FEDERAL eRULEMAKING
WEB PORTAL:

Regulations.gov

HOW TO LINK TO
THIS NOTICE:

http://www.flrules.org/gateway/ruleno.asp?id=5J-18.001&PDate=10/30/2023&Section=1

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