Ohio § 993.042
Full text of Ohio Ohio Revised Code § 993.042, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 993.042.
(A) For purposes of this section, “ reporting body ” means any of the following persons or entities: (1) The department of agriculture; (2) The Ohio expositions commission; (3) A county agricultural society fair board; (4) An independent agricultural society fair board; (5) An owner of an amusement ride. (B) If a reporting body receives, from an amusement ride manufacturer or other entity
responsible for parts or service regarding the safety of the ride, any communication
addressing safety issues pertaining to an amusement ride, the reporting body, within
a reasonable time after receiving the communication, shall forward the communication
to the director of agriculture and to the chief inspector employed by the department
of agriculture in accordance with section 993.04 of the Revised Code . (C) The chief inspector shall require the amusement ride to be reinspected in accordance
with section 993.04 of the Revised Code after receiving the communication under division (B) of this section if the chief
inspector determines that reinspection is necessary. (D) The director of agriculture shall include, on amusement ride inspection forms prescribed
by the department, a line for the owner of an amusement ride to sign indicating that
all relevant safety and maintenance communications from the manufacturer have been
forwarded to the director and the chief inspector in accordance with division (B)
of this section.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio § 993.042
What does Ohio Revised Code § 993.042 cover?
Section 993.042 is part of the Ohio Revised Code, the codified statutory law of Ohio. 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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