The purpose of this rulemaking is to update adopted ASTM standards, amend incorporated forms, add accepted CEU course opportunities, amend inspection standards, update signage requirements, update citations, revise reinspection ....

 

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES

Division of Consumer Services

RULE NOS.:RULE TITLES:

5J-18.001Definitions

5J-18.0011Standards Adopted

5J-18.0012Bureau of Fair Rides Inspection Forms

5J-18.002Annual Permit or Temporary Amusement Ride Permit, Request for Re-Inspection, USAID Number

5J-18.003Qualified Inspectors

5J-18.004Nondestructive Testing of Amusement Rides

5J-18.0051Inspection Standards

5J-18.007Signage

5J-18.009Inspections by Owner or Manager

5J-18.010Accredited Trade Organization

5J-18.012Fees

5J-18.0125Fencing and Gate Standards

5J-18.0127Enforcement Actions and Administrative Penalties

5J-18.0128Resolution of Violations, Settlement, and Additional Enforcement Remedies

5J-18.014Training of Managers, Attendants, and Maintenance Persons

5J-18.0142Reporting of Accidents and Mechanical, Structural or Electrical Defects

5J-18.016Regulation of Water Parks

5J-18.025Regulation of Bungy Operations

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The purpose of this rulemaking is to update adopted ASTM standards, amend incorporated forms, add accepted CEU course opportunities, amend inspection standards, update signage requirements, update citations, revise reinspection fees, remove duplications, update training requirements, modify accident reporting criteria, remove requirement for maximum fine for default final orders and to implement changes to section 616.242, F.S., made during the 2023 Legislative Session.

SUBJECT AREA TO BE ADDRESSED: The proposed rules adopt updated versions of ASTM International Designation standards, modify department forms, clarify fee language as well as update requirements for signage, training, accident reporting and enforcement language.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY: 616.165, 616.242(3)(p), (q), (4), (b), (c), (d), (5), (6), (7), (8), (9), (11)(a)1., (12), (l) (14), (15), (16), (17) FS.

LAW IMPLEMENTED: 616.242, (4), (4)(b), (5), (6), (7), (8), (a), (9), (11)(a)1., (12), (j), (l), (15), (16), (17), (19), (21) FS.

IF REQUESTED IN WRITING AND NOT DEEMED UNNECESSARY BY THE AGENCY HEAD, A RULE DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP WILL BE NOTICED IN THE NEXT AVAILABLE FLORIDA ADMINISTRATIVE REGISTER.

THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT AND A COPY OF THE PRELIMINARY DRAFT, IF AVAILABLE, IS: Michelle Faulk, Chief, Bureau of Fair Rides Inspection, 2005 Apalachee Parkway, Tallahassee, FL 32399 [phone].

THE PRELIMINARY TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT IS AVAILABLE AT NO CHARGE FROM THE CONTACT PERSON LISTED ABOVE.