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Oklahoma Statutes - Title 40. Labor Page 299 amusement devices of a permanent nature which are subject to building regulations issued by cities or counties and existing applicable safety orders. Amusement ride shall be divided into the following four categories: a. "permanent amusement device" means a device which is used, or intended to be used, as an amusement device that is erected to remain a lasting part of the premises, b. "temporary amusement device" means a device which is used as an amusement device that is regularly relocated with or without disassembly, c. "inflatable amusement device" means an inflatable amusement device as defined in Section 472 of this title, and d. "other amusement device" means amusement devices registered with the Department of Labor that have proof of insurance. The Commissioner of Labor may, by administrative regulation, designate other rides and attractions that are not included in the definition of amusement ride; 2. "Operator" or "owner" means a person who owns or controls or has the duty to control the operation of an amusement ride and includes the state and every state agency, and each county, city and all private or public corporations and political subdivisions; 3. "Certificate of inspection" means a certificate issued by the Commissioner of Labor which indicates that an inspection of the ride has been performed pursuant to rules and regulations adopted by the Department of Labor; and 4. "Permanent amusement park ride" means an amusement ride which is stationary or cannot be easily moved and which is located on the same premises on which it is operated for no less than ninety (90) days. Added by Laws 1982, c. 145, § 2. Amended by Laws 2003, c. 102, § 1, eff. Nov. 1, 2003; Laws 2008, c. 260, § 2, eff. July 1, 2008; Laws 2017, c. 330, § 1, eff. Nov. 1, 2017.

§40-462. Certificate of inspection - Inspections. A. The Commissioner of Labor shall determine the date and frequency of inspections based on the type of amusement ride. No permanent or temporary amusement device may operate without an initial inspection. On or before a date specified by the Commissioner of Labor, an operator or owner shall apply for a certificate of inspection on a form furnished by the Commissioner of Labor. B. "Other amusement devices" as defined in Section 461 of this title shall be registered annually with the Department of Labor, and the owner or operator shall provide to the Department of Labor proof