Louisiana § RS 40:1485.5 - Rider qualifications
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 40:1485.5 — Rider qualifications, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 40:1485.5. Rider qualifications
A rider shall not enter or attempt to enter a carnival or amusement ride unless the rider, or his parent or guardian on a rider's behalf, reasonably determines that, at a minimum:
(1) The rider has sufficient knowledge to use, enter, or exit the carnival or amusement ride safely without instruction or has requested and received, before entering the carnival or amusement ride, sufficient information to enter, use, or exit the ride safely.
(2) The rider has located, reviewed, and understood any signs in the vicinity of the carnival or amusement ride and has satisfied any posted height or other restrictions.
(3) The rider knows the range and limits of his ability and knows the requirements of the carnival or amusement ride will not exceed those limits.
(4) The rider is not under influence of alcohol or any drug that affects his ability to safely use the carnival or amusement ride or obey the posted rules or oral instructions.
(5) The rider is authorized by the owner's authorized agent or employee to enter the carnival or amusement ride.
Acts 2003, No. 928, §1.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 40:1485.5
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 40:1485.5 cover?
Section RS 40:1485.5 ("Rider qualifications") is part of the Louisiana Civil Code, the codified statutory law of Louisiana. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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