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City of Trenton, NJ
Mercer County
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[Adopted 9-7-1967 as § 5-5.11 of the Revised General Ordinances]
This article shall be known and may be cited as the "Carnival-Amusement Rides Safety Ordinance."
As used in this article, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated:
CARNIVAL RIDE or AMUSEMENT RIDE
Any mechanical device or devices for which a permit is required pursuant to the Carnival-Amusement Rides Safety Act, N.J.S.A. 5:3-31 et seq., and any amendments thereto.
MAJOR RIDE and KIDDIE RIDE
A carnival or an amusement ride classified as such by the Commissioner of Labor of the State of New Jersey, or his/her designee, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 5:3-31 et seq.
OWNER
A person who owns, leases, controls or manages the operations of a carnival amusement ride, including the state and any of its subdivisions.
RIDE OPERATOR
Any person or persons actually engaged in, or directly controlling, the operations of a carnival or amusement ride.
A. 
Neither the owner nor ride operator of a major ride shall permit a passenger who is under age 18 and under 60 inches in height on the ride, except when the approved height restriction for the ride is less than 60 inches and the passenger meets it.
B. 
This restriction shall apply notwithstanding the presence of a guardian who indicates a desire or intention to accompany the minor passenger on the ride.
Violations of the provisions of this article shall be punishable as provided in Chapter 1, Article III, General Penalty.