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A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
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AN ACT
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relating to safety requirements for a person directly operating an |
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amusement ride. |
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BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: |
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SECTION 1. Subchapter C, Chapter 2151, Occupations Code, is |
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amended by adding Section 2151.1013 to read as follows: |
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Sec. 2151.1013. AMUSEMENT RIDE ATTENDANT SAFETY |
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REQUIREMENTS. (a) In this section: |
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(1) "Dispatcher" means a ride operator stationed at |
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the top of an elevated waterslide to maintain order, direct patrons |
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on when to depart the top of the slide, and ensure patrons begin the |
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ride safely. |
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(2) "Ride operator" means a person actually engaged in |
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the control of an amusement ride or directly controlling an |
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amusement ride. The term does not include a certified lifeguard, |
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other than a certified lifeguard working as a dispatcher, on a |
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water-based amusement ride. |
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(b) A ride operator must be: |
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(1) at least 16 years of age; and |
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(2) trained in the proper use and operation of the |
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amusement ride the person is operating. |
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(c) A ride operator may not operate more than one amusement |
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ride simultaneously unless the operator is working as a dispatcher |
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for adjacent or proximate elevated waterslides. |
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(d) A ride operator may not operate an amusement ride if the |
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operator's operation of the ride constitutes an offense under |
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Section 49.065, Penal Code. |
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SECTION 2. This Act takes effect September 1, 2019. |