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Oklahoma Statutes - Title 40. Labor Page 296 the protection of the general public using amusement rides, the Commissioner of Labor shall promulgate rules regarding amusement ride maintenance, inspection, and repair records. B. Rules promulgated pursuant to subsection A of this section shall include the following language: The owner of an amusement ride shall maintain up-to-date maintenance, inspection, and repair records between inspection periods for each amusement ride in the manner provided by the Commissioner of Labor. The records shall contain a copy of all inspection reports commencing with the last annual inspection, a description of all maintenance performed, and a description of any mechanical or structural failures or operational breakdowns and the types of actions taken to rectify these conditions. Added by Laws 2000, c. 295, § 2, eff. Nov. 1, 2000.

§40-460.3. Rules regarding use of signage – Definition of “sign”. A. Pursuant to the authority granted to the Commissioner of Labor under Section 460 of Title 40 of the Oklahoma Statutes to promulgate rules for the safe installation, repair, maintenance, use, operation, and inspection of all amusement rides necessary for the protection of the general public using amusement rides, the Commissioner of Labor shall promulgate rules regarding the use of signage concerning amusement rides. B. Rules promulgated pursuant to subsection A of this section shall include the following language: 1. An amusement ride owner shall display signs indicating the applicable safety responsibilities of riders as set forth by the Commissioner of Labor and the location of stations to report injuries. The signs must be located at: a. each station for reporting an injury, b. each first aid station, and c. at each premises entrance and exit; 2. An amusement ride owner shall post a sign at each amusement ride that includes: a. operational instruction, if any, b. safety guidelines for rider, if any, c. restrictions of the use of the amusement ride, if any, d. behavior or activities that are prohibited, if any, and e. a legend providing that "State law requires riders to obey all warnings and directions for this ride and behave in a manner that will not cause or contribute to injuring themselves or others. Failure to comply is punishable by fine and imprisonment."; 3. Any sign required by this rule must be prominently displayed at a conspicuous location, clearly visible to the public and bold and legible in design; and