Title 302 | Chapter 016 | Regulation 010


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302 KAR 16:010.Business registration and permit for amusement rides or attractions.

Section 1.

Definition. "Permit" means a number identifying the specific ride or attraction to which it is assigned.

Section 2.

A permit shall be required to operate each applicable amusement ride or amusement attraction in this state, and shall be valid for the remainder of the calendar year from the date of issuance. A permit shall not be transferred or assigned.

Section 3.

Procedure for Registering a Business. Every owner of an amusement ride or attraction seeking to operate in Kentucky shall submit:

(1)

An Amusement Ride and Attraction Business Registration Form; and

(2)

A Business Registration Fee of fifty (50) dollars.

Section 4.

Procedure for Obtaining a Permit.

(1)

Every owner of an amusement ride or attraction seeking to operate in Kentucky shall submit :

(a)

An Amusement Ride and Attraction Permit Application Form for rides and attractions;

(b)

A permit fee of five (5) dollars for each ride or device; and

(c)

The fee for each required initial safety inspection required by 302 KAR 16:020.

(2)

 

(a)

The owner of the amusement ride or attraction shall provide a written itinerary indicating:

1.

The location of the first setup;

2.

All future operating dates and locations, including addresses;

3.

The operating period at each location;

4.

The names of all rides requiring initial safety inspections pursuant to KRS 247.234(3)(e); and

5.

All rides or attractions being operated at each location.

(b)

The itinerary shall be submitted to the department at least fourteen (14) days prior to the first scheduled setup and shall be updated in writing immediately if cancellations are made or additional locations added.

(c)

The itinerary shall be submitted:

1.

Via the online portal at https://kyagr-apps.com/AgExternal/Security/Account/Login; or

2.

In writing, including by facsimile or electronic mail, by using:

a.

The Itinerary Mobile Operators form; or

b.

The Itinerary Permanent Fixed Locations form.

(3)

Except as established in subsection (4) of this section, the applicant shall provide proof of liability insurance in the amount of at least $1,000,00 per occurrence for bodily injury or death, for each amusement ride or amusement attraction.

(a)

The proof of insurance shall include a statement that the insurer shall not cancel the policy without at least thirty (30) days written notice to the department.

(b)

Proof of insurance shall be either the policy or a certified statement issued by the insurer and shall include:

1.

A listing of all amusement rides and amusement attractions insured; or

2.

A statement that all amusement rides and amusement attractions operated under the supervision of the insured are covered in the policy.

(4)

If the applicant's amusement rides or amusement attractions are permanently located or erected, the applicant may, instead of providing proof of liability insurance, provide proof of financial responsibility in at least the amount of $1,000,000 on or before the date of the initial safety inspection. Proof of financial responsibility shall be shown by:

(a)

Proof of liability insurance of at least $1,000,000 per occurrence for bodily injury or death;

(b)

A financial statement, certified by a licensed certified public accountant, dated no more than thirty (30) days prior to the application date, indicating a net worth of at least $1,000,000 or more in assets located in the state; or

(c)

An irrevocable letter of credit to the department in the amount of at least $1,000,000.

Section 5.

Upon receipt of a complete application, applicable fees, proof of liability insurance or financial responsibility, and a complete itinerary, a permit shall be issued to the applicant.If all items required by this section are not physically available to the inspector when the initial safety inspection takes place, the inspector shall not perform the initial safety inspection and a permit shall not be issued.

Section 6.

Incorporation by Reference.

(1)

The following material is incorporated by reference:

(a)

"Amusement Ride and Attraction Business Registration Form", 6/23;

(b)

"Amusement Ride and Attraction Permit Application Form", 6/23;

(c)

"Itinerary Mobile Operators", 03/03; and

(d)

"Itinerary Permanent Fixed Locations", 03/03.

(2)

This material may be inspected, copied, or obtained, subject to applicable copyright law, at the Department of Agriculture, Division of Regulation and Inspection, 107 Corporate Drive, Frankfort, Kentucky 40601, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. This material is also available on the department's Web site at https://kyagr.com/consumer/amusement-rides.html.

HISTORY: (11 Ky.R. 94; Am. 399; eff. 9-11-1984; 13 Ky.R. 240; eff. 9-4-1986; 15 Ky.R. 845; eff. 10-26-1988; 29 Ky.R. 2333; 2663; eff. 5-15-2003; 33 Ky.R. 886; 1303; eff. 11-8-2006.35 Ky.R. 2129; 2419; eff. 6-5-2009; 45 Ky.R. 3502; 46 Ky.R. 430; eff. 8-22-2019; 49 Ky.R. 2130; 50 Ky.R. 650; eff. 10-19-2023.)

FILED WITH LRC: September 12, 2023
CONTACT PERSON: Clint Quarles, Staff Attorney, Kentucky Department of Agriculture, 107 Corporate Drive, Frankfort Kentucky 40601, phone (502) 330-6360, email clint.quarles@ky.gov.

7-Year Expiration: 10/19/2030

Last Updated: 10/23/2023


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