(a)
Definition; exceptions.
In this section, the term “amusement
ride” means any mechanical device that carries or conveys passengers
along, around or over a fixed or restricted route or course or within
a defined area for the purpose of giving its passengers amusement,
pleasure or excitement, but such term does not include:
(1)
Any coin-operated ride that is manually, mechanically or electrically
operated and customarily placed in a public location and that does
not normally require the supervision or services of an operator; or
(2)
Nonmechanized playground equipment including, but not limited to,
swings, see-saws, stationary spring-mounted animal features, rider-propelled
merry-go-rounds, climbers, playground slides, trampolines and physical
fitness devices.
(b)
Filing of inspection certificate and insurance policy.
No person shall conduct, operate, manage or sponsor any amusement
ride without first filing with the city manager or designee a copy
of the inspection certificate and the insurance policy required by
V.T.C.A., Occupations Code section 2151.101.
(1973 Code, sec. 5-13; 1991 Code,
sec. 6-1; 2007 Code, sec. 8-1; Ordinance
adopting 2022 Code)
