New Jersey § 5:3-46
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 5:3-46, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5:3-46.
a. The owner and ride operator shall retain at all times up-to-date maintenance and inspection records for each
carnival-amusement ride in accordance with such rules and regulations as the department
may prescribe. Among other things, such records shall contain information of the date and nature
of all inspections, whether by a departmental inspector or a person in the employment
of the owner or of any insurer of the carnival-amusement ride , as well as of any violations and the types of actions taken to rectify the violations. All breakdowns or repairs of any mechanical part shall be duly noted. The department may also require a full safety inspection of any ride whose operation results in any injury or death
before operation of that ride can be resumed. b. The department shall conduct an investigation of each carnival-amusement ride incident
in which one or more persons suffer death or serious injury and shall identify those
measures which may be required to prevent the future occurrence of death or serious
injury under similar circumstances and, in furtherance of any investigation pursuant
to this subsection, the department may issue and enforce subpoenas to compel the testimony
of any person who may have knowledge of any relevant matters and the production of
any relevant documents.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 5:3-46
What does New Jersey Statutes § 5:3-46 cover?
Section 5:3-46 is part of the New Jersey Statutes, the codified statutory law of New Jersey. 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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Is this the official text of New Jersey law?
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