316.230. Passenger to obey rules--prohibited acts--penalty.
Passenger to obey rules--prohibited acts--penalty.
316.230. 1. A passenger on an amusement ride shall, at a minimum:
(1) Obey the reasonable safety rules posted in accordance withsections 316.203 to 316.233 and oral instructions for an amusement rideissued by the amusement owner or such owner's employee or agent, unless:
(a) The safety rules are contrary to sections 316.203 to 316.233; or
(b) The oral instructions are contrary to sections 316.203 to 316.233or the safety rules; and
(2) Refrain from acting in any manner that may cause or contribute toinjuring such passenger or others, including:
(a) Interfering with safe operation of the amusement ride;
(b) Not engaging any safety devices that are provided;
(c) Disconnecting or disabling a safety device except at the expressinstruction of the operator;
(d) Altering or enhancing the intended speed, course or direction ofan amusement ride;
(e) Extending arms and legs beyond the carrier or seating area exceptat the express direction of the ride or attraction operator;
(f) Throwing, dropping or expelling an object from or toward anamusement ride;
(g) Getting on or off an amusement ride except at the designated timeand area, if any, at the direction of the ride operator, or in anemergency; and
(h) Unreasonably controlling the speed or direction of such passengeror an amusement ride that requires the passenger to control or directhimself or herself or a device.
2. Any person who violates the provisions of this section shall beguilty of a class A misdemeanor.
(L. 1997 H.B. 276 § 11, A.L. 2004 H.B. 1403)Effective 1-01-05