Only applies to trampoline court patrons.

41-2170.24 D. A trampoline court patron shall follow all rules that are posted or provided in writing to the patron by the trampoline court owner or operator. The rules must include a statement that there are inherent risks in the participation in a trampoline court activity or on any trampoline court and that a trampoline court patron, by participation, understands the risks inherent in the participation of which the ordinary prudent person is or should be aware. The rules must specify that a trampoline court patron:
1. Shall:
(a) Exercise good judgment and act in a responsible manner while using a trampoline court and obey all oral or written warnings before and during participation.
(b) Meet height, weight and age restrictions imposed by the owner to use the trampoline court or participate in the trampoline court activity.
2. Shall not:
(a) Participate in a trampoline court activity or on any trampoline court when under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
(b) Participate in a trampoline court activity or on any trampoline court if the patron may be pregnant, has had recent surgery, has a preexisting medical condition, circulatory condition, heart or lung condition, back or neck condition or history of spine, musculoskeletal or head injuries or has high blood pressure.

Through reference to ASTM F770:
5. Patron Responsibility
5.1 There are inherent risks in the participation in or on any amusement ride, device, or attraction. Patrons of an amusement ride, device, or attraction, by participation, accept the risks inherent in such participation of which the ordinary prudent person is or should be aware. Patrons have a duty to exercise good judgment and act in a responsible manner while using the amusement ride, device, or attraction and to obey all oral or written warnings, or both, prior to or during participation, or both.
5.2 Patrons have a duty to not participate in or on any amusement ride, device, or attraction when under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
5.3 Patrons have a duty to properly use all ride or device safety equipment provided.

Potentially enforced through reference to ASTM F770:
5. Patron Responsibility
5.1 There are inherent risks in the participation in or on any amusement ride, device, or attraction. Patrons of an amusement ride, device, or attraction, by participation, accept the risks inherent in such participation of which the ordinary prudent person is or should be aware. Patrons have a duty to exercise good judgment and act in a responsible manner while using the amusement ride, device, or attraction and to obey all oral or written warnings, or both, prior to or during participation, or both.
5.2 Patrons have a duty to not participate in or on any amusement ride, device, or attraction when under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
5.3 Patrons have a duty to properly use all ride or device safety equipment provided.

Sec. 29-136a. Patron safety regulations. Detainment of patrons. Owner responsibility.
(a) A patron of an amusement, as defined in section 29-133, or of a public amusement park, as described in section 29-129, shall obey the patron safety regulations adopted by the Commissioner of Consumer Protection pursuant to subsection (e) of section 29-136.
(b) A security guard or law enforcement officer may detain a patron of an amusement for a reasonable time for the purpose of summoning a police officer to the premises of such amusement if such guard or officer has reasonable cause to believe that the patron has violated the patron safety regulations adopted by the commissioner pursuant to subsection (e) of section 29-136.
(c) Nothing in this section shall be construed as limiting or otherwise affecting the liability of the owner of an amusement or relieving the owner’s responsibility to provide reasonable supervision of patrons.

Sec. 29-136
(c) The owner of an amusement ride or device shall display signs, in accordance with the patron safety regulations adopted by the commissioner pursuant to subsection (e) of this section, on which is written, at a minimum, the following statement, in letters at least two inches in height: “State law requires patrons to obey all posted signs, warnings and instructions and to behave in a manner that will not cause or contribute to the injury of themselves or others. Injured patrons or their adult guardians must report all injuries to management before leaving. Disorderly conduct is punishable by up to a five-hundred-dollar fine and up to three months imprisonment.”. Such signs shall be posted in accordance with the patron safety regulations adopted by the commissioner pursuant to subsection (e) of this section and at any station for reporting an injury, any first aid station and either (1) the entrance or exit to or from the premises designated for patrons, or (2) any area or structure where patrons may purchase admission or receive authorization to use an amusement ride or device.
(e) The commissioner shall adopt regulations in accordance with the provisions of chapter 54 to carry out the provisions of this section.

Chapter 120-3-27-.04 (7) All ride patrons shall:
(a) Obey all posted signs, including but not limited to, warning signs, instruction signs, and directions signs, which are not inconsistent with these rules;
(b) Obey the instructions of ride attendants;
(c) Properly use all safety equipment provided;
(d) Act in a responsible manner while using an amusement ride, device or attraction;
(e) Refrain from acting in any manner that may cause or contribute to injury to self or others;
(f) Not participate or use an amusement ride, device or attraction while under the influence of alcohol or any intoxicating substance; and
(g) Be subject to any or all of the following penalties for violation of this Section A:
1. Removal from the ride, device or attraction and barred from returning that day;
2. Removal from the amusement owner’s property and barred from returning that day;
3. Subject to a civil penalty up to a maximum of $100 per infraction to be assessed in accordance with the civil penalty provisions of these rules.

All ride patrons, if the patron is a minor, the patron’s parent or guardian, shall report in writing to the amusement owner or his designee any injury sustained on an amusement ride prior to leaving the amusement owner’s premises , unless the ride patron (or parent or guardian) is unable to file the report because of the severity of the injuries, in which case the report shall be filed as soon as reasonably possible.

Potentially enforced through reference to ASTM F770:
5. Patron Responsibility
5.1 There are inherent risks in the participation in or on any amusement ride, device, or attraction. Patrons of an amusement ride, device, or attraction, by participation, accept the risks inherent in such participation of which the ordinary prudent person is or should be aware. Patrons have a duty to exercise good judgment and act in a responsible manner while using the amusement ride, device, or attraction and to obey all oral or written warnings, or both, prior to or during participation, or both.
5.2 Patrons have a duty to not participate in or on any amusement ride, device, or attraction when under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
5.3 Patrons have a duty to properly use all ride or device safety equipment provided.

88A.15 Rider safety
1. A rider or the rider’s parent or guardian shall report in writing to the operator or the operator’s designee, on forms provided by the operator or the operator’s designee, any injury sustained on an amusement ride before leaving the operator’s premises. The report shall include all of the following information:
a. The name, address, and phone number of the injured person.
b. A brief description of the incident, the injury claimed, and the location, date, and time of the injury.
c. The cause of the injury, if known.
d. The name, address, and phone number of any witness to the incident.
2. If the rider or the rider’s parent or guardian is unable to file a report because of the severity of the rider’s injuries, the rider or the rider’s parent or guardian shall file the report as soon as reasonably possible. The failure of a rider or the rider’s parent or guardian to report an injury under this section does not affect the rider’s right to commence a civil action related to the incident.

3. A rider shall, at a minimum, do all of the following:
a. Obey the reasonable safety rules posted in accordance with this chapter and oral instructions for an amusement ride issued by the operator or the operator’s employee or agent, unless the safety rules or oral instructions are contrary to the safety rules of this chapter.
b. Refrain from acting in any manner that may cause or contribute to injuring the rider or others, including all of the following:
(1) Exceeding the limits of the rider’s ability.
(2) Interfering with safety devices that are provided.
(3) Failing to engage safety devices that are provided.
(4) Disconnecting or disabling a safety device except at the express instruction of the operator.
(5) Altering or enhancing the intended speed, course, or direction of an amusement ride.
(6) Using the controls of an amusement ride designed solely to be operated by the operator.
(7) Extending arms and legs beyond the carrier or seating area except at the express direction of the operator.
(8) Throwing, dropping, or expelling an object from or toward an amusement ride except as permitted by the operator.
(9) Getting on or off an amusement ride except at the designated time and area, if any, at the direction of the operator or in an emergency.
(10) Not reasonably controlling the speed or direction of the rider’s person or an amusement ride that requires the rider to control or direct the rider’s person or a device.

4. A rider shall not get on or attempt to get on an amusement ride unless the rider or the rider’s parent or guardian reasonably determines that, at a minimum, the rider meets all of the following criteria:
a. Has sufficient knowledge to use, get on, and get off the amusement ride safely without instruction or has requested and received sufficient information to get on, use, and get off the amusement ride safely prior to getting on the amusement ride.
b. Has located, read, and understood any signs in the vicinity of the amusement ride and meets any posted height, medical, or other requirements.
c. Knows the range and limits of the rider’s ability and knows the requirements of the amusement ride will not exceed those limits.
d. Is not under the influence of alcohol or any drug that affects the rider’s ability to safely use the amusement ride or obey the posted rules or oral instructions.
e. Is authorized by the operator or the operator’s employee, agent, or servant to get on the amusement ride.”

44-1607. Patrons of amusement rides, acceptance of risk, duties; reports of injuries.
(a) Each patron of an amusement ride, by participation, accepts the risks inherent in such participation of which an ordinary prudent person is or should be aware.
(b) Each patron of an amusement ride has a duty to:
(1) Exercise the judgment and act in the manner of an ordinary prudent person while participating in an amusement ride;
(2) obey all instructions and warnings, written or oral, prior to and during participation in an amusement ride;
(3) refrain from participation in an amusement ride while under the influence of alcohol or drugs;
(4) engage all safety devices that are provided;
(5) refrain from disconnecting or disabling any safety device except at the express direction of the owner’s agent or employee; and
(6) refrain from extending arms and legs beyond the carrier or seating area except at the express direction of the owner’s agent or employee.
(c) (1) A patron, or a patron’s parent or guardian on a patron’s behalf, shall report in writing to the owner any injury sustained on an amusement ride before leaving the premises, including:
(A) The name, address and phone number of the injured person;
(B) a full description of the incident, the injuries claimed, any treatment received and the location, date and time of the injury;
(C) the cause of the injury, if known; and
(D) the names, addresses and phone numbers of any witnesses to the incident.
(2) If a patron, or a patron’s parent or guardian on a patron’s behalf, is unable to file a report because of the severity of the patron’s injuries, the patron or the patron’s parent or guardian on the patron’s behalf shall file the report as soon as reasonably possible.
(3) The failure of a patron, or the patron’s parent or guardian on a patron’s behalf, to report an injury under this subsection shall have no effect on the patron’s right to commence a civil action.
(d) Any parent or guardian of a patron shall have a duty to reasonably ensure that the patron complies with all provisions of this act.

§1485.2. Definitions
For the purposes of this Subpart, the following terms and phrases have the meanings ascribed to them:
(1) “”Carnival or amusement ride”” means either of the following:
(a) A device that is intended to give amusement, excitement, pleasure, or thrills to riders whom the device carries along or around a fixed or restricted course or within a defined area.
(b) A structure that gives amusement, excitement, pleasure, or thrills to people who move around, over, or through the structure without the aid of a moving device integral to the structure.
(2) “”Firm”” means a sole proprietorship, corporation, limited liability company, or similar type of business entity.
(3) “”Owner”” means a person, a firm, the state, or a political subdivision of the state that owns an amusement ride or, if the ride is leased, the lessee of the ride.
(4) “”Parent or guardian”” means each parent, custodian, or guardian responsible for the control, safety, training, or education of a rider who is a minor, has a disability, or is incompetent.
(5)(a) “”Rider”” means any person who is:
(i) Waiting in the immediate vicinity to enter a carnival or amusement ride.
(ii) Entering a carnival or amusement ride.
(iii) Using a carnival or amusement ride.
(iv) Exiting a carnival or amusement ride.
(v) Leaving a carnival or amusement ride and still in the immediate vicinity of the ride.
(b) The term “”rider”” does not include employees or agents of the owner while engaged in the duties of their employment.
(6) “”Sign”” means any symbol or language reasonably calculated to communicate information to riders or their parents or guardians, including but not limited to placards, prerecorded messages, live public addresses, stickers, pictures, pictograms, guidebooks, brochures, video, verbal information, and visual signals.
Acts 2003, No. 928, §1; Acts 2014, No. 811, §22, eff. June 23, 2014; Acts 2016, No. 462, §2.
§1485.3. Reporting rider injury
A. A rider, or his parent or guardian on the rider’s behalf, shall report in writing to the owner any injury sustained on a carnival or amusement ride before leaving the owner’s premises, including:
(1) The name, address, and phone number of the injured person.
(2) A full description of the incident, the injuries claimed, any treatment received, and the location, date, and time of the injury.
(3) The cause of the injury, if known.
(4) The names, addresses, and phone numbers of any witnesses to the incident.
B. If the rider, or his parent or guardian on a rider’s behalf, is unable to file a report because of the severity of his injuries, he shall file the report as soon as reasonably possible.
C. The failure of a rider, or his parent or guardian on a rider’s behalf, to report an injury as required by this Section shall have no effect on the rider’s right to commence a civil action.
Acts 2003, No. 928, §1.
§1485.4. Code of rider conduct
A. A rider shall obey the posted rules, warnings, and oral instructions for a carnival or amusement ride issued by the owner or his employee or agent.
B. A rider shall refrain from acting in any manner that may cause or contribute to injuring the rider or others, including:
(1) Exceeding the limits of the rider’s ability.
(2) Interfering with the safe operation of the carnival or amusement ride.
(3) Failing to engage any safety devices provided for the rider’s safety.
(4) Disconnecting or disabling a safety device except at the express instruction of the owner’s agent or employee.
(5) Altering or enhancing the intended speed, course, or direction of a carnival or amusement ride.
(6) Using the controls of a carnival or amusement ride designed solely to be operated by the owner’s agent or employee.
(7) Extending arms and legs beyond the carrier or seating area except at the express direction of the owner’s agent or employee.
(8) Throwing, dropping, or expelling an object from or toward a carnival or amusement ride except as permitted by the owner’s agent or employee.
(9) Entering or exiting a carnival or amusement ride except at the designated time and area, if any, at the direction of the owner’s agent or employee.
(10) Unreasonably controlling the speed or direction of the carnival or amusement ride that requires the rider to control or direct himself or a ride.
(11) Overloading a carnival or amusement ride beyond its designated capacity.
Acts 2003, No. 928, §1.
§1485.5. Rider qualifications
A rider shall not enter or attempt to enter a carnival or amusement ride unless the rider, or his parent or guardian on a rider’s behalf, reasonably determines that, at a minimum:
(1) The rider has sufficient knowledge to use, enter, or exit the carnival or amusement ride safely without instruction or has requested and received, before entering the carnival or amusement ride, sufficient information to enter, use, or exit the ride safely.
(2) The rider has located, reviewed, and understood any signs in the vicinity of the carnival or amusement ride and has satisfied any posted height or other restrictions.
(3) The rider knows the range and limits of his ability and knows the requirements of the carnival or amusement ride will not exceed those limits.
(4) The rider is not under influence of alcohol or any drug that affects his ability to safely use the carnival or amusement ride or obey the posted rules or oral instructions.
(5) The rider is authorized by the owner’s authorized agent or employee to enter the carnival or amusement ride.
Acts 2003, No. 928, §1.
§1485.6. Parent or guardian conduct
Parents or guardians of riders have a duty to ensure that a rider complies with all provisions of this Subpart.
Acts 2003, No. 928, §1.
§1485.7. Notice to riders
A. The owner shall display signs at the following places:
(1) Any station for reporting an injury.
(2) Any first aid station.
(3) Either of the following places:
(a) Any entrance or exit to or from the premises designated for riders.
(b) Any area or structure at which riders may purchase admission or obtain authority to use a carnival or amusement ride.
B. All signs required by this Section shall include a legend providing that “”STATE LAW REQUIRES RIDERS TO OBEY ALL WARNINGS AND DIRECTIONS AND BEHAVE IN A MANNER THAT WILL NOT CAUSE OR CONTRIBUTE TO INJURING THEMSELVES OR OTHERS. RIDERS SHOULD REPORT ALL INJURIES BEFORE LEAVING THE EVENT PREMISES.””
Acts 2003, No. 928, §1.
§1485.8. Criminal penalty
If a person willfully violates any provision of this Subpart, the person shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction of the first offense, shall be subject to a fine not to exceed twenty-five dollars and for subsequent convictions, up to one hundred dollars.

§803. Rider conduct
1. Reports. A rider or the rider’s parent or guardian shall report in writing to the amusement owner or the amusement owner’s designee any injury sustained on an amusement ride before leaving the amusement owner’s premises, including:
A. The name, address and phone number of the injured person; [1997, c. 303, §1 (NEW).]
B. A brief description of the incident, the injury claimed and the location, date and time of the injury; [1997, c. 303, §1 (NEW).]
C. The cause of the injury, if known; and [1997, c. 303, §1 (NEW).]
D. The names, addresses and phone numbers of any witnesses to the incident. [1997, c. 303, §1 (NEW).]
If the rider or the rider’s parent or guardian is unable to file a report because of the severity of the rider’s injuries, the rider or the rider’s parent or guardian shall file the report as soon as reasonably possible. The failure of a rider or the rider’s parent or guardian to report an injury under this section does not affect the rider’s right to commence a civil action.
[ 1997, c. 303, §1 (NEW) .]
2. Code of conduct. A rider shall at a minimum:
A. Obey the reasonable safety rules posted in accordance with this Act and oral instructions for an amusement ride issued by the amusement owner or the amusement owner’s employee or agent, unless:
(1) The safety rules are contrary to this Act; or
(2) The oral instructions are contrary to this Act or the safety rules; and [1997, c. 303, §1 (NEW).]
B. Refrain from acting in any manner that may cause or contribute to injuring the rider or others, including:
(1) Exceeding the limits of the rider’s ability;
(2) Interfering with safe operation of the amusement ride;
(3) Not engaging any safety devices that are provided;
(4) Disconnecting or disabling a safety device except at the express instruction of the ride operator;
(5) Altering or enhancing the intended speed, course or direction of an amusement ride;
(6) Using the controls of an amusement ride designed solely to be operated by the ride operator;
(7) Extending arms and legs beyond the carrier or seating area except at the express direction of the ride operator;
(8) Throwing, dropping or expelling an object from or toward an amusement ride except as permitted by the ride operator;
(9) Getting on or off an amusement ride except at the designated time and area, if any, at the direction of the ride operator or in an emergency; and
(10) Not reasonably controlling the speed or direction of the rider’s person or an amusement ride that requires the rider to control or direct the rider’s person or a device. [1997, c. 303, §1 (NEW).]
[ 1997, c. 303, §1 (NEW) .]
3. Rider qualifications. A rider may not get on or attempt to get on an amusement ride unless the rider or the rider’s parent or guardian reasonably determines that, at a minimum, the rider:
A. Has sufficient knowledge to use, get on and get off the amusement ride safely without instruction or has requested and received before getting on the ride sufficient information to get on, use and get off safely; [1997, c. 303, §1 (NEW).]
B. Has located, reviewed and understood any signs in the vicinity of the ride and has satisfied any posted height, medical or other restrictions; [1997, c. 303, §1 (NEW).]
C. Knows the range and limits of the rider’s ability and knows the requirements of the amusement ride will not exceed those limits; [1997, c. 303, §1 (NEW).]
D. Is not under the influence of alcohol or any drug that affects the rider’s ability to safely use the amusement ride or obey the posted rules or oral instructions; and [1997, c. 303, §1 (NEW).]
E. Is authorized by the amusement owner or the amusement owner’s authorized servant, agent or employee to get on the amusement ride. [1997, c. 303, §1 (NEW).]
[ 1997, c. 303, §1 (NEW) .]
SECTION HISTORY
1997, c. 303, §1 (NEW).

5.03: Rider Responsibility
(1) Scope. 520 CMR 5.03 establishes the rider’s responsibilities when using amusement devices including inflatables.
(2) Rider Responsibility Requirements. There are inherent risks in the participation in or on any amusement device. Riders accept the risks inherent in such participation of which the ordinary prudent person is or should be aware.
(a) Riders shall exercise good judgment and act in a responsible manner while using any amusement device. Riders shall obey all oral warnings by the ride operator, certified maintenance mechanic, or any inspector.
(b) Riders shall obey all instructional and warning signs clearly posted on the amusement device.
(c) Riders shall not place themselves on any amusement device when under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
(d) Riders shall use all amusement ride safety devices provided on a ride to ensure their safety. No person shall bypass, remove or make any safety device inoperable.
(e) Riders have a responsibility to notify the ride operator of any pre-existing health conditions that may negatively affect the health and safety of the rider if he or she were to ride the amusement device.”

408.668 Required conduct of rider; requirements. Sec. 18.
(1) A rider of a carnival or amusement ride shall, at a minimum, do all of the following:
(a) Obey the reasonable safety rules posted in accordance with this act and oral instructions for the carnival or amusement ride given by the operator or an employee or agent of the operator, unless the safety rules or oral instructions are contrary to the safety rules provided in this act.
(b) Refrain from acting in any manner that may cause or contribute to the injury of the rider or others, including, but not limited to, all of the following:
(i) Exceeding the limits of his or her ability.
(ii) Interfering with safety devices that are provided.
(iii) Failing to engage safety devices that are provided.
(iv) Disconnecting or disabling a safety device except at the express instruction of the operator or an employee or agent of the operator.
(v) Altering the intended speed, course, or direction of the carnival or amusement ride.
(vi) Using the controls of a carnival or amusement ride designed solely to be operated by the operator or an employee or agent of the operator.
(vii) Extending arms and legs beyond the carrier or seating area except at the express direction of the operator or an employee or agent of the operator.
(viii) Throwing, dropping, or expelling an object from or toward a carnival or amusement ride except as permitted by the operator or an employee or agent of the operator.
(ix) Getting on or off a carnival or amusement ride except at the designated time and area, unless directed by the operator or an employee or agent of the operator or in an emergency.
(x) On a carnival or amusement ride that requires the rider to control or direct his or her body or the carnival or amusement ride, not reasonably controlling the speed or direction of the carnival or amusement ride or his or her body.
(xi) Intentionally dropping, throwing, or expelling an object from a carnival or amusement ride while riding on the carnival or amusement ride.
(xii) Doing any act that interferes with the running or operation of a carnival or amusement ride, including, but not limited to, swinging or bouncing on an aerial carnival or amusement ride or attempting to contact supporting towers, machinery, guides, or guards while riding on a carnival or amusement ride.
(2) A rider of a carnival or amusement ride shall not get on or attempt to get on a carnival or amusement ride unless the rider or the rider’s parent or guardian reasonably determines that, at a minimum, the rider meets all of the following requirements:
(a) He or she has sufficient knowledge to get on, use, and get off the carnival or amusement ride safely without instruction or has requested and received sufficient information to get on, use, and get off the carnival or amusement ride safely prior to getting on the carnival or amusement ride.
(b) He or she is aware of, has read, and understands any signs in the vicinity of the carnival or amusement ride and meets any posted height, medical, or other requirements.
(c) He or she knows the range and limits of his or her ability and knows the requirements of the carnival or amusement ride will not exceed those limits.
(d) He or she is not under the influence of alcohol or any drug that affects his or her ability to safely use the carnival or amusement ride or obey the posted rules or oral instructions.
(e) He or she is authorized by the operator or by an employee or agent of the operator to get on the carnival or amusement ride.
History: Add. 2000 Act 346, Eff. Mar. 28, 2001
408.670 Injury report. Sec. 20.
(1) Before leaving the operator’s premises, a rider of a carnival or amusement ride or his or her parent or guardian shall report in writing to the operator or an employee or agent of the operator, on a form provided by the operator or the employee or agent of the operator, any injury sustained on a carnival or amusement ride. The report shall include all of the following information:
(a) The name, address, and telephone number of the injured person.
(b) A brief description of the incident, the injury claimed, and the location, date, and time of the injury.
(c) The cause of the injury, if known.
(d) The name, address, and telephone number of any witness to the incident.
(2) If the rider of a carnival or amusement ride or his or her parent or guardian is unable to file a report under subsection (1) because of the severity of the rider’s injuries, the rider or his or her parent or guardian shall file the report as soon as reasonably possible. The failure of a rider or his or her parent or guardian to report an injury under this section does not affect the rider’s right to bring a civil action related to the incident.
History: Add. 2000 Act 346, Eff. Mar. 28, 2001

184B.08 OPERATOR ENFORCEMENT.
A ride operator, owner, the State Agricultural Society, a sponsor, lessor, landowner, or other person who has contracted for the amusement ride to be offered to any riders may impose and enforce reasonable safety rules regarding the behavior of riders. An operator, owner, the State Agricultural Society, a sponsor, lessor, landowner, or other person who has contracted for the amusement ride to be offered to any riders, or its agents, may prohibit a person from riding a ride or may remove a rider from a ride for violations of those rules.

11 CSR 40-6.085 (3) A passenger/rider on an amusement ride shall, at a minimum –
(A) Obey the reasonable safety rules posted in accordance with this act and oral instructions for an amusement ride issued by the amusement ride owner or such owner’s employee or agent.
(B) Refrain from acting in any manner that may cause or contribute to injuring such passenger/rider or others, including:
1. Interfering with safe operation of the amusement ride;
2. Not engaging any safety devices that are provided;
3. Disconnecting or disabling a safety device except at the express instruction of the operator;
4. Altering or enhancing the intended speed, course or direction of an amusement ride;
5. Extending arms and legs beyond the carrier or seating area except at the express direction of the ride operator;
6. Throwing, dropping or expelling an object from or toward an amusement ride;
7. Getting on or off an amusement ride except at the designated time and area, if any, at the direction of the ride operator, or in an emergency;
8. Unreasonably controlling the speed or direction of such passenger or an amusement ride; and
9. A rider may not board or attempt to board any amusement ride while under the influence of alcohol, a controlled substance, or drug, or any combination thereof, as defined by Chapter 195, RSMo.

Only applies to portable amusement rides.

27-1-744. Passenger responsibilities and prohibitions. (1) A passenger may not:
(a) enter or exit an amusement ride except at a time and place, if any, designated by an operator or employee and in the manner and under the supervision of an operator or employee;
(b) throw or drop an object from or in the direction of an amusement ride;
(c) fail or refuse to comply with the instructions of an operator or employee operating or supervising an amusement ride;
(d) act in a manner that could interfere with the safe operation of an amusement ride or with the safety of a passenger;
(e) disable or attempt to disable any safety or restraining device;
(f) alter or enhance the designed speed, course, or direction of an amusement ride;
(g) operate or attempt to operate amusement ride controls designed to be operated only by the operator or employee operating the ride; or
(h) use an amusement ride when under the influence of alcohol or drugs to the point that the ability of the passenger to safely use the ride is diminished. An operator or employee may prohibit a person from using or continuing a ride if the operator or employee reasonably believes that the person is under the influence of alcohol or drugs to the point that the person’s ability to safely use or continue the ride is diminished.
(2) A passenger shall follow warnings and other information posted by or orally given to the passenger by an operator or employee.

27-1-745. Injury reports. (1) (a) A passenger who is injured on or by an amusement ride is encouraged to report the injury to the operator before leaving the amusement ride premises. The passenger shall if possible, not later than 6 months after the injury, report the injury to the operator or to the owner of the premises where the amusement ride was located at the time of the injury. The report must include:
(i) the passenger’s name, address, and telephone number;
(ii) a brief description of the injury and how it occurred, including the date, approximate time, location, and amusement ride upon which the injury occurred; and
(iii) the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of known witnesses to the injury.
(b) The operator shall provide to the person who was injured and who has filed an injury report:
(i) the individual operator’s name, current address, and telephone number;
(ii) a brief description of the ride, the maintenance schedule for the ride, and the manufacturer of the ride; and
(iii) the names, current addresses, and telephone numbers of all known witnesses to the injury.
(2) The report must be kept by the operator for at least 3 years after its receipt and must be made available for inspection by the injured passenger or the passenger’s agent during business hours.

11 CSR 40-6.085 (3) A passenger/rider on an amusement ride shall, at a minimum –
(A) Obey the reasonable safety rules posted in accordance with this act and oral instructions for an amusement ride issued by the amusement ride owner or such owner’s employee or agent.
(B) Refrain from acting in any manner that may cause or contribute to injuring such passenger/rider or others, including:
1. Interfering with safe operation of the amusement ride;
2. Not engaging any safety devices that are provided;
3. Disconnecting or disabling a safety device except at the express instruction of the operator;
4. Altering or enhancing the intended speed, course or direction of an amusement ride;
5. Extending arms and legs beyond the carrier or seating area except at the express direction of the ride operator;
6. Throwing, dropping or expelling an object from or toward an amusement ride;
7. Getting on or off an amusement ride except at the designated time and area, if any, at the direction of the ride operator, or in an emergency;
8. Unreasonably controlling the speed or direction of such passenger or an amusement ride; and
9. A rider may not board or attempt to board any amusement ride while under the influence of alcohol, a controlled substance, or drug, or any combination thereof, as defined by Chapter 195, RSMo.

Only applies to amusement park patrons (not carnival patrons)

NRS 455B.040 Passengers: Duties. A passenger shall, to the extent that the matter is within the passenger’s control:
1. Locate and ascertain the meaning of signs in the vicinity of the passenger posted pursuant to NRS 455B.030;
2. Heed warnings and other information posted by an operator or announced by an authorized agent or employee of an operator; and
3. Conduct himself or herself in such a manner as to avoid injury to persons and property in an amusement park.
(Added to NRS by 1993, 1332)

NRS 455B.050 Passengers: Prohibited conduct generally. A passenger shall not:
1. Embark upon an amusement ride when the passenger knows that he or she has insufficient knowledge or physical ability to use the ride safely;
2. Purposefully embark upon or disembark from an amusement ride, except at the time and area designated for such a purpose or at the direction and under the direct supervision of an authorized agent or employee of an operator;
3. Toss, throw or cast or intentionally drop, expel or eject an object from an amusement ride;
4. Toss, throw or cast an object in the direction of an amusement ride;
5. Fail or refuse to comply with instructions given to the passenger by an authorized agent or employee of an operator regarding the use of an amusement ride; or
6. Conduct himself or herself in a manner that could interfere with the safe operation of an amusement ride or with the safety of another passenger.
(Added to NRS by 1993, 1332)

Saf-C 1404.03 Operator and User Conduct. All persons operating, riding on, or otherwise using or viewing a carnival or amusement ride shall conduct themselves in a manner which will not endanger:
(a) Any other person operating, riding on, or otherwise using said carnival or amusement ride, or any other carnival or amusement ride;
(b) Themselves;
(c) Any employee of the owner or operator of the carnival or amusement ride; and/or
(d) The carnival or amusement ride.
Saf-C 1404.04 Operator’s Authority.
(a) The physical operator of a carnival or amusement ride shall refuse admission to any carnival or amusement ride, or if admitted on a carnival or amusement ride shall remove, any person who is acting in a manner that might cause or contribute to the injury of himself or others.
(b) The reasons for said refusal or removal shall include, but not be limited to, all of the following conditions that interfere with public safety:
(1) Drunkenness;
(2) Drug abuse;
(3) Refusal to obey rules posted by the operator for the safe use of the carnival or amusement ride; and
(4) Behavior which interferes with the safe operation of a carnival or amusement ride.

§ 5:14A-3.2 Riders to comply with posted warnings and directions
(a) Each individual who rides a carnival-amusement ride shall comply with written warnings and directions posted by the operator of the carnival-amusement ride according to these rules. These include:
1. Height, weight, and size restrictions, if any, in accordance with N.J.A.C. 5:14A-9.34;
2. Rider warning signs in accordance with N.J.A.C. 5:14A-9.34;
3. Rider conduct signs in accordance with N.J.A.C. 5:14A-9.33; and
4. Any other signs or warning posted by the operator with the express intent to protect the safety and well being of riders, equipment and operators.
§ 5:14A-3.3 Riders under the influence of alcohol or drugs
A rider shall not board or attempt to board any amusement ride if he/she is knowingly under the influence of any alcoholic beverage as defined in N.J.S.A. 33:1-1 or under the influence of any prescription, legend drug or controlled dangerous substance as this term is defined P.L. 1970, c.226 (N.J.S.A. 24:21-1 et al.) or any other substance which affects the rider’s ability to use the ride safely and to abide by the posted and stated instructions.

1711.551 Rider Responsibilities
(A) No rider shall fail to do any of the following:
(1) Heed all written warnings and directions that require a person to meet certain conditions or to refrain from certain actions regarding an amusement ride, as determined by rule by the director of agriculture.
(2) Refrain from behaving or acting in any manner that may cause injury or contribute to injuring himself or other people while occupying an amusement ride.

1. A rider shall:
a. obey the reasonable safety rules posted in accordance with law and oral instructions for an amusement ride issued by the owner or the employee of the owner, unless:
(1) the safety rules are contrary to law or rules, or
(2) the oral instructions are contrary to law or rules or the safety rules, and
b. refrain from acting in any manner that may cause or contribute to injuring the rider or others, including:
(1) exceeding the limits of ability of the rider,
(2) interfering with safe operation of the amusement ride,
(3) not engaging any safety devices that are provided,
(4) disconnecting or disabling a safety device except at the express instruction of the ride operator,
(5) altering or enhancing the intended speed, course, or direction of an amusement ride,
(6) using the controls of an amusement ride designed solely to be operated by the ride operator,
(7) extending arms and legs beyond the carrier or seating area except at the express direction of the ride operator,
(8) throwing, dropping, or expelling an object from or toward an amusement ride except as permitted by the ride operator,
(9) getting on or off an amusement ride except at the designated time and area, if any, at the direction of the ride operator or in an emergency, and
(10) not reasonably controlling the speed or direction of the person of the rider or an amusement ride that requires the rider to control or direct the person of the rider or a device;

Chapter 12 Title 4, Section 502-503
§ 501. Short title
This act shall be known and may be cited as the Amusement Rider Safety and
Liability Act.
§ 502. Definitions
The following words and phrases when used in this act shall have the meanings given to them in this section unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:
“”Amusement park.”” A tract or area used principally as a location for amusement structures or rides. The term includes only permanent amusement and water parks.
“”Amusement ride.”” Any device, including a water-based device, that carries or conveys passengers along, around or over a fixed or restricted route or course or within a defined area for the purpose of giving its passengers amusement, pleasure, thrills or excitement.
“”Amusement ride operator.”” Any person, firm or corporation that is engaged in operating for the public an amusement structure or ride at a permanent amusement or water park.
“”Rider.”” A person 14 years of age or older utilizing an amusement ride. The term includes any person who is an invitee, whether or not the person pays consideration.
§ 503. Rider’s responsibility
(a) Responsibilities — A rider is responsible for obeying the posted rules or oral instructions of amusement rides and shall abide by the following:
(1) A rider may not board or dismount from an amusement ride except at a designated area if one is provided.
(2) A rider may not throw or expel any object or matter from an amusement ride.
(3) A rider may not act in any manner contrary to posted and oral rules while boarding, riding on or dismounting from any amusement ride.
(4) A rider may not engage in any reckless act or activity which may tend to injure himself or others.
(5) While using amusement rides that require steering or control of himself or a car device, every rider shall maintain reasonable control of his speed and course at all times. A rider shall not steer the ride in such a manner as to intentionally harm another person.
(6) A rider may not disconnect, disable or attempt to disconnect or disable any safety device, seatbelt, harness or other restraining device before, during or after movement of the ride has started except at the express instruction of the operator.
(7) A rider may not disembark or attempt to disembark from any amusement ride before, during or after movement of a ride has started except upon the express instruction of the operator.
(8) A rider may not board or attempt to board any amusement ride if he is under the influence of alcohol or any controlled substance as defined in the act of April
14, 1972 (P.L. 233, No. 64), known as The Controlled Substance, Drug, Device and Cosmetic Act, which impacts his ability to safely use the ride and abide by the posted and oral instructions. The operator may prevent a rider who is perceptibly or apparently under the influence of drugs or alcohol from riding on an amusement ride. An operator who prevents a rider from boarding a ride in accordance with this paragraph shall not be criminally or civilly liable in any manner or to any extent whatsoever if the operator has a reasonable basis for believing that the rider is under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
(9) A rider may not alter or enhance the intended speed, course or direction of a ride by using any unauthorized device, instrument or method.
(10) A rider 14 years of age or older embarking on a ride after failing to pay appropriate consideration for its use, when required by amusement park rules and regulations, shall be considered to be a trespasser.
(11) A rider shall not attempt to gain access to controls of an amusement ride designed solely tobe operated by employees of amusement parks.
(b) Exceptions.– Subsection (a) shall not apply to an individual who because of deafness, blindness, mental limitation or a language barrier is not capable of understanding the posted rules or oral instructions.
(c) Definitions.– As used in this section, the following words and phrases shall have the meanings given to them in this subsection:
“”Blindness.”” A condition such that an individual has 3/60 or 10/200 or less normal vision.
“”Deafness.”” A condition such that an individual is totally deaf or whose hearing is so impaired that he is unable to understand or communicate the spoken English language.
§ 504. Actions against amusement ride operators
It shall be the duty of each rider to heed all posted and oral warnings and to refrain from acting in a manner which may knowingly cause or contribute to the injury of himself or others or in a manner contrary to prohibited acts for riders set forth in section
3. Notice of these prohibited acts shall be displayed as set forth in section 5. Proof that a rider sustained an injury in the course of knowingly acting contrary to section 3 shall be evidence of comparative negligence in a suit against an operator by that rider.
§ 505. Posting of notice
Every operator shall post the safety responsibilities of riders based upon standards set forth by the American Society for Testing Materials, Department of Agriculture regulations and as set forth in section 3 in a conspicuous place at each ride. The language and symbols used shall be the same as designated by the American Society for Testing Materials.
§ 506. Report of incident
(a) Reporting.– A rider shall report in writing to the operator all of the details of any incident as soon as possible. The report shall include the rider’s name and address, a brief description of the incident and injuries claimed, including the location, date, time and alleged cause, the name and address of the ride operator, others involved and witnesses, if any.
(b) Applicability.– This section shall have no effect on a rider’s right to commence a civil action.
§ 507. Nonapplicability
Nothing contained in this section shall be construed as limiting or otherwise affecting the liability and responsibilities of an amusement park operator under the act of June 18, 1984 (P.L. 384, No. 81), known as the Amusement Ride Inspection Act, or as preventing the maintenance of an action against an amusement operator for negligent construction, maintenance or operation of an amusement ride. In addition, nothing in this section shall be construed as limiting or otherwise affecting the responsibility and liability of an amusement park operator to provide reasonable supervision for riders.

SECTION 41-18-310. Definitions.
As used in this article:
(1) “”Parent or guardian”” means a parent, custodian, or guardian responsible for the control, safety, training, or education of a minor or a person who is disabled or incompetent.
(2) “”Rider of a carnival or amusement device”” or “” rider”” means a person who is:
(a) waiting in the immediate vicinity to get on a carnival or amusement device;
(b) getting on a carnival or amusement device;
(c) using a carnival or amusement device;
(d) getting off a carnival or amusement device; or
(e) leaving a carnival or amusement device and who is still in the immediate vicinity of the carnival or amusement device.
“”Rider”” does not include employees or agents of the owner of a carnival or amusement device while engaged in the duties of their employment.
(3) “”Sign”” means a symbol or language reasonably calculated to communicate information to riders or riders’ parents or guardians including, but not limited to, placards, prerecorded messages, live public address, stickers, pictures, pictograms, guidebooks, brochures, video, verbal information, and visual signals. Lettering on signs used for this purpose must be at least two inches in height.
HISTORY: 2005 Act No. 30, Section 1, eff January 1, 2006.
SECTION 41-18-320. Compliance with safety rules; reports of injuries.
(A) A rider of a carnival or amusement device shall at a minimum:
(1) obey the posted rules and warnings and instructions for a carnival or amusement device issued by the owner of the carnival or amusement device or the owner’s employee or agent; and
(2) refrain from acting in any manner that may cause or contribute to injuring the rider of a carnival or amusement device, or others, including:
(a) exceeding the limits of the rider’s ability;
(b) interfering with safe operation of the carnival or amusement device;
(c) not engaging a safety mechanism provided on a carnival or amusement device;
(d) disconnecting or disabling a carnival or amusement safety device, except at the express instruction of the owner of the carnival or amusement device or the owner’s agent or employee;
(e) altering or enhancing the intended speed, course, or direction of a carnival or amusement device;
(f) using, touching, or tampering with the controls of a carnival or amusement device designed solely to be operated by the owner of the carnival or amusement device or the owner’s agent or employee;
(g) extending arms and legs beyond the carrier or seating area of a carnival or amusement device except at the express direction of the owner of the carnival or amusement device or the owner’s agent or employee;
(h) throwing, dropping, or expelling an object from or toward a carnival or amusement device, except as permitted by the owner of the carnival or amusement device or the owner’s agent or employee;
(i) getting on or off a carnival or amusement device, except at the designated time and area, if any, at the direction of the owner of the carnival or amusement device or the owner’s agent or employee or in an emergency;
(j) not reasonably controlling the speed or direction of the rider or a carnival or amusement device that requires the rider to control or direct himself or the device; and
(k) overloading a carnival or amusement device beyond its designed capacity.
(B) A rider must not get on or attempt to get on a carnival or amusement device unless the rider, or the rider’s parent or guardian on the rider’s behalf, reasonably determines that, at a minimum, the rider:
(1) has sufficient knowledge to use, get on, and get off the carnival or amusement device safely without instruction or has requested and received before getting on the carnival or amusement device sufficient information to get on, use, and get off the device safely;
(2) has located, reviewed, and understood any signs in the vicinity of the carnival or amusement device and has satisfied any posted height or other restrictions or requirements;
(3) knows the range and the limits of his ability and knows that the requirements of the carnival or amusement device do not exceed those limits;
(4) is not under the influence of alcohol or any drug that affects his ability to safely use the carnival or amusement device or to obey the posted rules or warnings or instructions; and
(5) is authorized by the owner of the carnival or amusement device or the owner’s agent or employee to get on the carnival or amusement device.
(C)(1) A rider, or a rider’s parent or guardian on the rider’s behalf, shall report in writing to the owner of the carnival or amusement device any injury sustained on a carnival or amusement device before leaving the owner’s premises, including:
(a) the name, address, and phone number of the injured person;
(b) a full description of the incident, the injuries claimed, and any treatment received and the location, date, and time of the injury;
(c) the cause of the injury, if known; and
(d) the names, addresses, and phone numbers of any witnesses to the incident.
(2) If a rider, or a rider’s parent or guardian on the rider’s behalf, is unable to file a report because of the severity of the rider’s injuries, the rider, or the rider’s parent or guardian, shall file the report as soon as reasonably possible.
(3) The failure of a rider, or a rider’s parent or guardian on the rider’s behalf, to report an injury under this subsection has no effect on the rider’ s right to commence a civil action.
HISTORY: 2005 Act No. 30, Section 1, eff January 1, 2006.
SECTION 41-18-330. Obligations of parents and guardians.
Parents or guardians of riders have a duty to ensure that the rider complies with all provisions of this article.
HISTORY: 2005 Act No. 30, Section 1, eff January 1, 2006.
SECTION 41-18-340. Detention by security officer for safety warning violation; defense in civil action for detention.
(A) A security or law enforcement officer may detain a person for a reasonable time in a reasonable manner for the purpose of conducting an investigation if the security or law enforcement officer has reasonable cause to believe that the person has violated any posted rules or warnings or instructions of the owner of the carnival or amusement device or the owner’s agent or employee.
(B) In a civil action brought by a person resulting from a detention of a person by a security or law enforcement officer, it is a defense to that action that the security or law enforcement officer who detained the person had reasonable cause to believe that the person had violated a posted rule or warning or instruction of the carnival or amusement device owner, or of the owner’s employee or agent, and that the security or law enforcement officer detained the person for a reasonable time in a reasonable manner for the purpose of conducting an investigation of the alleged violation.
HISTORY: 2005 Act No. 30, Section 1, eff January 1, 2006.
SECTION 41-18-360. Wilful violations; penalties.
A person who wilfully violates this article is guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, must be fined not more than five hundred dollars or imprisoned not more than two months or both.
HISTORY: 2005 Act No. 30, Section 1, eff January 1, 2006.

Only applies to amusement park patrons (not carnival patrons)

42-10-9. Rider obedience of rules, warnings, and oral or prerecorded instructions–Contributory negligence. A rider on an amusement ride or an amusement device of a permanent nature is responsible for obeying all posted rules, warnings, and the oral or prerecorded instructions of the operator of the amusement ride or amusement device of a permanent nature, and all of the following:
(1) No rider may board or dismount from an amusement ride or an amusement device of a permanent nature except at a designated area;
(2) No rider may throw or expel any object or matter from an amusement ride or an amusement device of a permanent nature;
(3) No rider may act in any manner contrary to posted rules, oral rules, or prerecorded oral or video rules or instructions while boarding, riding on, or dismounting from any amusement ride or an amusement device of a permanent nature;
(4) No rider may engage in any reckless act or activity which may tend to injure the rider or others;
(5) While using an amusement ride or an amusement device of a permanent nature that requires steering or control of the rider or a car device, each rider shall maintain reasonable control of his or her speed and course at all times. A rider may not steer the ride in such a manner as to harm another person. A rider on an amusement ride or an amusement device of a permanent nature where the rider controls the speed or direction of the device or part of the device assumes responsibility to engage the device in a manner that does not harm the rider or others;
(6) No rider may disconnect, disable, or attempt to disconnect or disable any safety device, seat belt, harness, or other restraining device before, during, or after movement of the ride has started except at the express instruction of the operator;
(7) No rider may disembark or attempt to disembark from any amusement ride or amusement device of a permanent nature before, during, or after movement of a ride has started except upon the express instruction of the operator;
(8) No rider may board or attempt to board any amusement ride or an amusement device of a permanent nature if the rider is under the influence of alcohol or any controlled substance which impacts his or her ability to safely use the ride and abide by the posted and oral instructions. The operator may prevent a rider who is apparently under the influence of drugs or alcohol from riding on an amusement ride or an amusement device of a permanent nature. An operator who prevents a rider from boarding a ride in accordance with this subdivision may not be held criminally or civilly liable if the operator has a reasonable basis for believing that the rider is under the influence of drugs or alcohol;
(9) No rider may alter or enhance the intended speed, course, or direction of an amusement ride or an amusement device of a permanent nature by using an unauthorized device, instrument, or other method;
(10) No rider may attempt to gain access to controls of an amusement ride or an amusement device of a permanent nature designed solely to be operated by employees of amusement rides.
If a rider violates any provision of this section, the violation may be used as evidence of contributory negligence in any civil case asserting amusement ride or operator liability.

68-121-125. Safety rules governing rider — Violations and penalties — Duty to report injuries — Display of rules.
(a) A rider on an amusement device shall, at a minimum:
(1) Obey the reasonable safety rules posted in accordance with subsection (g) and oral instructions for an amusement device issued by the amusement device’s owner or the owner’s employee or agent, unless:
(A) The safety rules are contrary to those issued by the board; or
(B) The oral instructions are contrary to the safety rules; and
(2) Refrain from acting in any manner that may cause or contribute to injuring the rider or others, including:
(A) Interfering with the safe operation of the amusement device;
(B) Not engaging any safety devices that are provided;
(C) Disconnecting or disabling a safety device except at the express instruction of the operator;
(D) Altering or enhancing the intended speed, course or direction of an amusement device;
(E) Extending arms and legs beyond the carrier or seating area except at the express direction of the amusement device operator;
(F) Throwing, dropping or expelling an object from or toward an amusement device;
(G) Getting on or off an amusement device except at the designated time and area, if any, at the direction of the amusement device operator, or in an emergency; and
(H) Unreasonably controlling the speed or direction of the rider or an amusement device that requires the rider to control or direct the rider or a device.
(b) A rider of an amusement device shall not get on, enter, or attempt to get on an amusement device unless the rider reasonably determines that, at a minimum, the rider:
(1) Has sufficient knowledge to use, get on, enter, or get off the amusement device safely without instruction or has requested and received before getting on the amusement device sufficient information to get on, use, enter, or get off safely;
(2) Has located, reviewed and understood any signs in the vicinity of the amusement device and has satisfied any posted height, medical or other restrictions and abided by all rules, regulations and restrictions;
(3) Is not under the influence of alcohol or any drug that affects the rider’s ability to safely use the amusement device or obey the posted rules or oral instructions; and
(4) Is authorized by the amusement device owner or the owner’s authorized servant, agent or employee to get on the amusement device.
(c) (1) It is an offense for any person to knowingly violate subsection (a) or (b).
(2) A violation of subdivision (c)(1) is a Class C misdemeanor, punishable by a fine only.
(d) A rider, or the rider’s parent or guardian on the rider’s behalf, shall report in writing to the owner any injury sustained on an amusement device before leaving the owner’s premises, including:
(1) The name, address, and phone number of the injured person;
(2) A full description of the incident, the injuries claimed, any treatment received, and the location, date, and time of the injury;
(3) The cause of the injury, if known; and
(4) The names, addresses, and phone numbers of any witnesses to the incident.
(e) If the rider, or the rider’s parent or guardian on a rider’s behalf, is unable to file a report before leaving the owner’s premises because of the severity of the rider’s injuries, the rider, or the rider’s parent or guardian, shall file the report as soon as reasonably possible.
(f) The failure of a rider, or the rider’s parent or guardian on a rider’s behalf, to report an injury under this section shall have no effect on the rider’s right to commence a civil action.
(g) Safety rules governing rider conduct must be prominently displayed at or near the entrance to, or loading platform for, the amusement device.

Only applies to amusement park patrons (not carnival patrons)

78-27-61. Amusement park rides — Park responsibilities — Rider responsibilities.
(1) As used in this section:
(a) (i) “”Amusement park”” means any permanent indoor or outdoor facility or park where amusement rides are available for use by the general public.
(ii) “”Amusement park”” does not include a ski resort, a traveling show, carnival, or fair.
(b) “”Amusement ride”” means a device or attraction at an amusement park which carries or conveys passengers along, around, or over a fixed or restricted route or course or allows the passenger to steer or guide it within an established area for the purpose of giving its passengers amusement, pleasure, thrills, or excitement. “”Amusement ride”” includes:
(i) any water-based recreational attraction, including all water slides, wave pools, and water parks; and
(ii) typical rides, including roller coasters, whips, ferris wheels, and merry-go-rounds.
(c) “”Intoxicated”” means a person is under the influence of alcohol, a controlled substance, or any substance having the property of releasing toxic vapors, to a degree that the person may endanger himself or another, in a public place or in a private place where he unreasonably disturbs other persons.
(d) “”Operator”” means any person, firm, or corporation that owns, leases, manages, or operates an amusement park or amusement ride and all employees and agents of the amusement park.
(e) “”Rider”” means any person who is:
(i) waiting in the immediate vicinity of an amusement ride in order to get on the ride;
(ii) in the process of leaving the ride but remains in its immediate vicinity; or
(iii) a passenger or participant on an amusement ride.
(2) An amusement park shall inform riders in writing, where appropriate, of the nature of the ride, including factors which would assist riders in determining whether they should participate in the ride activity and the rules concerning conduct on each ride. Information concerning the rules of conduct may be given verbally at the beginning of each ride segment or posted in writing conspicuously at the entrance to each ride.
(3) Riders are responsible for obeying the posted rules and verbal instructions of the amusement ride operator.
(4) A rider may not:
(a) board or dismount from an amusement ride except at a designated area;
(b) board an amusement ride if he has a physical condition that may be aggravated by participation on the ride;
(c) disconnect, disable, or attempt to disconnect or disable, any safety device, seat belt, harness, or other restraining device before, during, or after movement of the amusement ride has started except at the express instruction of the operator;
(d) throw or expel any object from an amusement ride;
(e) act in any manner contrary to posted or oral rules while boarding, riding, or dismounting from an amusement ride; or
(f) engage in any reckless act or activity which may injure himself or others.
(5) A rider may not board or attempt to board any amusement ride if he is intoxicated.
(a) An operator of an amusement park ride may prevent a rider who is perceptibly or apparently intoxicated from boarding an amusement ride.
(b) An operator who prevents a rider from boarding an amusement ride under this section,
is not criminally or civilly liable if the operator reasonably believes that the rider is intoxicated.
(6) An amusement park shall post signs and notices in conspicuous locations throughout the park informing riders of the importance of reporting all injuries sustained on amusement park premises. The signs shall contain the location where any injuries may be reported.
(7) A rider, or the parent or guardian of a minor rider on the minor’s behalf, may report in writing to the amusement facility or its designated agent any injuries sustained on an amusement ride before leaving the amusement facility premises, unless the rider, or parent or guardian of a minor rider, is unable to file a report because of the severity of the injuries to the rider. The report shall be filed as soon as reasonably possible and include:
(a) the name, address, and phone number of the injured person;
(b) if the injured person is a minor, the name, address, and phone number of the parent or guardian filing the report;
(c) a brief description of the incident causing the injury, including the location, date, and time of the injury;
(d) a description of the injury, including the cause, if known; and
(e) the name, address, and phone number of any known witnesses to the incident.
(8) The actions of any rider of sufficient age and knowledge to assume the inherent risks of an amusement ride who violates the provisions of Subsection (3), (4), or (5) may be considered by the court in a civil action brought by a rider against the amusement park operator for injuries sustained while at the amusement park for the purpose of allocating fault between the parties.

Enacted by Chapter 148, 1998 General Session

§ 59.1-519. Definitions.
As used in this chapter:
“Amusement device” means (i) a device or structure open to the public by which persons are conveyed or moved in an unusual manner for diversion and (ii) a device suspended in the air by the use of steel cables, chains, belts, or ropes, and usually supported by trestles or towers with one or more spans, also known as a passenger tramway, used to transport passengers uphill.
“Operator” means the entity listed as operator on the Certificate of Inspection issued for the amusement device pursuant to § 36-98.3 and the regulations promulgated pursuant thereto.
“Owner” means the entity listed as owner on the Certificate of Inspection issued for the amusement device pursuant to § 36-98.3 and the regulations promulgated pursuant thereto.
“Parent or guardian” means any parent, guardian, legal custodian or other person having immediate control or charge of a child.
“Rider” means any person who is (i) waiting in the immediate vicinity to get on an amusement device; (ii) getting on an amusement device; (iii) using an amusement device; (iv) getting off an amusement device; or (v) leaving an amusement device and still in its immediate vicinity. “Rider” does not include employees, agents, or servants of the owner or operator of the amusement device while engaged in the duties of their employment.
§ 59.1-520. Rider conduct; reports.
A. A rider, or his parent or guardian on a rider’s behalf, shall report in writing to the owner or operator any injury sustained on an amusement device before leaving the owner’s or operator’s premises, or, if the parent or guardian is not present, then as soon as reasonably possible, including (i) the name, address, and phone number of the injured person; (ii) a full description of the incident, the injuries claimed, any treatment received, and the location, date, and time of the injury; (iii) the cause of the injury, if known; and (iv) the names, addresses, and phone numbers of any witnesses to the incident, if known by the rider or his parent or guardian. If the rider, or his parent or guardian on a rider’s behalf, is unable to file a report because of the severity of his injuries, he shall file the report as soon as reasonably possible. The failure of a rider, or his parent or guardian on a rider’s behalf, to report an injury under this subsection shall have no effect on the rider’s right to commence a civil action.
B. A rider shall:
1. Obey the posted rules, warnings, and oral instructions for an amusement device issued by the owner, operator or an employee or agent of the owner or operator; and
2. Not intentionally act in any manner that may cause or contribute to injuring the rider or others, including:
a. Interfering with safe operation of the amusement device;
b. Failing to engage any safety devices that are provided;
c. Disconnecting or disabling a safety device except at the express instruction of the owner’s or operator’s agent or employee;
d. Altering or enhancing the intended speed, course, or direction of an amusement device;
e. Using the controls of an amusement device designed solely to be operated by the owner’s or operator’s agent or employee;
f. Throwing, intentionally dropping, or intentionally expelling an object from or toward an amusement device;
g. Getting on or off an amusement device except at the designated time and area, if any, at the direction of the owner’s or operator’s agent or employee, or in an emergency;
h. Not reasonably controlling the speed or direction of the rider or an amusement device that requires the rider to control or direct himself on a ride; and
i. Overloading an amusement device beyond its posted capacity.
§ 59.1-521. Duty of parent or guardian.
Parents or guardians of a rider shall have a duty to ensure that the rider complies with all provisions of this chapter.
§ 59.1-522. Owner or operator duty to post.
A. The owner or operator shall post signs stating “State law requires riders to obey all warnings and directions and behave in a manner that will not cause or contribute to injuring themselves or others. Riders shall report all injuries before leaving.”
B. Such signs shall be posted at (i) any station designated for reporting an injury, (ii) any first aid station, and (iii) every entrance or exit to or from the premises designated for riders or any area or structure at which riders may purchase admission or obtain authority to use an amusement device.
§ 59.1-523. Enforcement; civil penalties; limitation.
A. Enforcement of the provisions of this chapter may be brought only as follows:
1. Any law-enforcement officer may issue a summons for a violation of this chapter; and
2. The attorney for the county, city or town in which the alleged violation occurred may bring an action to recover the civil penalty authorized by subsection B.
B. Except for the failure to report an injury, any person who violates the provisions of this chapter may be subject to a civil penalty in an amount not to exceed $500. Such penalty shall be paid into the local treasury.
§ 59.1-524. Common law doctrines not affected.
Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to repeal or diminish in any respect common law doctrines, which shall continue in full force and effect nor shall a violation of this chapter constitute negligence per se in any civil action.

Potentially enforced through reference to ASTM F770:
5. Patron Responsibility
5.1 There are inherent risks in the participation in or on any amusement ride, device, or attraction. Patrons of an amusement ride, device, or attraction, by participation, accept the risks inherent in such participation of which the ordinary prudent person is or should be aware. Patrons have a duty to exercise good judgment and act in a responsible manner while using the amusement ride, device, or attraction and to obey all oral or written warnings, or both, prior to or during participation, or both.
5.2 Patrons have a duty to not participate in or on any amusement ride, device, or attraction when under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
5.3 Patrons have a duty to properly use all ride or device safety equipment provided.