Oklahoma § 40-465 - Temporary cessation of ride - Orders - Enforcement

§ 40-465. Temporary cessation of ride - Orders - Enforcement

A. The Commissioner of Labor may issue a written order for the

temporary cessation of operation of an amusement ride if it has been

determined after inspection to be hazardous or unsafe. Operations

shall not resume until such conditions are corrected to the

satisfaction of the Commissioner of Labor. The Commissioner of

Labor or his authorized inspector may inspect any amusement ride

without notice.

B. In addition to other powers confirmed by this act, the

Commissioner or his authorized representative shall have power to

order any person, firm, corporation, corporate officers, trustees or

any managing official of any municipal corporation, state agency or

political subdivision to cease violating any provision of this act,

or rule or regulations issued pursuant to this act. A certified

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copy of such order shall be mailed to the person or entity so

violating the provisions of this act.

C. Any order issued by the Commissioner or his authorized

representative may be enforced in the district court in an action

for an injunction or writ of mandamus upon the petition of the

district attorney or Attorney General. Provided further, an

injunction, without bond, may be granted by the district court to

the Commissioner, for the purpose of enforcing this act.

Added by Laws 1982, c. 145, § 6.