Kansas § 44-1620 - Permit for operation of certain rides; application; owner registration; fees

§ 44-1620. Permit for operation of certain rides; application; owner registration; fees

44-1620. Permit for operation of certain rides; application; owner registration; fees. (a) No antique amusement ride, limited-use amusement ride or registered agritourism activity shall be operated in this state unless a valid permit for such ride has been issued by the department. The owner of any such ride shall make application for a permit for such ride to the secretary on such form and in such manner as prescribed by the secretary. The application for a permit shall include, but is not limited to, the following:(1) The name of the owner and operator of the antique amusement ride, limited-use amusement ride or registered agritourism activity;(2) the location of the ride, or the location where such ride is stored when not in use;(3) valid certificate of inspection; and(4) proof of insurance.(b) Each applicant shall submit a permit fee of $50 along with the application.(c) Upon approval of an application and receipt of the required fee, the secretary shall issue a permit for the antique amusement ride, limited-use amusement ride or registered agritourism activity. Such permit shall be valid for one year from the date of issuance. Any permit fee paid by an applicant shall be returned to the applicant if the application is denied.(d) In addition to the permit fee required under subsection (b), no antique amusement ride, limited-use amusement ride or registered agritourism activity shall be operated in this state unless the owner of such ride has registered as an antique amusement ride, limited-use amusement ride or registered agritourism activity owner with the department. Registration shall be valid for a period of one year. The owner of an antique amusement ride, limited-use amusement ride or registered agritourism activity shall register with the department in such form and in such manner as prescribed by the secretary and by paying a registration fee of $50. The fee required under this subsection shall be an annual fee paid by the owner, regardless of the number of rides owned by such owner.(e) All fees received by the secretary pursuant to this section shall be remitted by the secretary to the state treasurer in accordance with the provisions of K.S.A. 75-4215, and amendments thereto. Upon receipt of each such remittance, the state treasurer shall deposit the entire amount in the state treasury to the credit of the amusement ride safety fund.History: L. 2018, ch. 84, § 1; May 17.