§1484.2. Purpose; administration and enforcement

            A. The purpose of this Part is to regulate the testing, inspection, and operation of inflatable amusement devices, amusement attractions, and amusement rides to prohibit the use of such devices, attractions, and rides when they have not been properly registered, have not received a proper and timely certificate of inspection, and have not received a set-up inspection as provided for in this Part.

            B. The state fire marshal shall administer and enforce the provisions of this Part and may promulgate rules and regulations which he considers necessary to such administration and enforcement pursuant to the Administrative Procedure Act. In formulating necessary rules and regulations, the state fire marshal may use recognized standards, including but not limited to those of the ANSI, ASTM, those recognized by federal law or regulation, those published by nationally recognized standards-making organizations, those industry standards established by accepted practices or trade associations, or those contained in manufacturers' installation manuals.

            C. The state fire marshal has the authority to charge and collect fees as provided for in this Part.

            Acts 1985, No. 733, §1; Acts 1992, No. 244, §2, eff. June 10, 1992; Acts 1997, No. 878, §1; Acts 1998, 1st Ex. Sess., No. 130, §1; Acts 1999, No. 413, §1; Acts 2000, 1st Ex. Sess., No. 59, §1; Acts 2003, No. 488, §1; Acts 2003, No. 490, §1; Acts 2005, No. 389, §1; Acts 2016, No. 462, §2.