Iowa Code § 88A.16
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Notice to riders.
Official statutory text
(1) An operator shall display signs indicating the applicable rider safety responsibilities provided in section 88A.15 and the location of stations to report injuries. The signs must be located in all of the following locations:
(1) (a) Each station for reporting an injury.
(1) (b) Each first aid station.
(1) (c) Any of the following locations:
(1) (c) At least two other locations on the premises, including any premises entrance or exit most commonly used by riders, if there are no more than four entrances or exits for riders.
(1) (c) At least four other locations on the premises, including the four premises entrances and exits most commonly used by riders, if there are more than four entrances and exits for riders.
(1) (c) Every amusement ride.
(2) An operator shall post a sign at each amusement ride. Any sign required by this subsection must be prominently displayed at a conspicuous location, clearly visible to the public, and bold and legible in design. The sign must include all of the following that apply:
(2) (a) Operational instructions.
(2) (b) Safety guidelines for riders.
(2) (c) Restrictions on the use of the amusement ride.
(2) (d) Behavior or activities that are prohibited.
(2) (e) A legend stating the following: State law requires riders to obey all warnings and directions for this amusement ride and behave in a manner that will not cause or contribute to the injury of themselves or others. Riders must report injuries prior to leaving the premises. Failure to comply is punishable by fine.
98 Acts, ch 1135, §5, 7; 2019 Acts, ch 24, §14
(1) (a) Each station for reporting an injury.
(1) (b) Each first aid station.
(1) (c) Any of the following locations:
(1) (c) At least two other locations on the premises, including any premises entrance or exit most commonly used by riders, if there are no more than four entrances or exits for riders.
(1) (c) At least four other locations on the premises, including the four premises entrances and exits most commonly used by riders, if there are more than four entrances and exits for riders.
(1) (c) Every amusement ride.
(2) An operator shall post a sign at each amusement ride. Any sign required by this subsection must be prominently displayed at a conspicuous location, clearly visible to the public, and bold and legible in design. The sign must include all of the following that apply:
(2) (a) Operational instructions.
(2) (b) Safety guidelines for riders.
(2) (c) Restrictions on the use of the amusement ride.
(2) (d) Behavior or activities that are prohibited.
(2) (e) A legend stating the following: State law requires riders to obey all warnings and directions for this amusement ride and behave in a manner that will not cause or contribute to the injury of themselves or others. Riders must report injuries prior to leaving the premises. Failure to comply is punishable by fine.
98 Acts, ch 1135, §5, 7; 2019 Acts, ch 24, §14
Status: in_force · Read it on the official government site
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