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.
Violations of the provisions of this article shall be punishable as provided in Chapter
1, Article
III, General Penalty.