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9		-	Indicates Matter Stricken Indicates New Matter Committee Report March 13, 2025 S. 150 Introduced by Senators Blackmon and Graham S. Printed 3/13/25--S. ~~[SEC 3/19/2025 1:21 PM]~~ Read the first time January 14, 2025 ________ The committee on Senate Labor, Commerce and Industry To whom was referred a Bill (S. 150) to amend the South Carolina Code of Laws so as to enact the "south carolina rental kart age act"; by amending Section 41-18-30, relating to applicability and exceptions, etc., respectfully Report: That they have duly and carefully considered the same, and recommend that the same do pass with amendment: Amend the bill, as and if amended, SECTION 2, by striking Section 41-18-30(D) and inserting: (D) This chapter applies to concession amusement park go-karts. This chapter does not apply to super- rental karts, provided that: (1) Only persons age eighteen or above who hold a valid driver's license are allowed to operate super-karts. An individual is allowed to operate a rental kart only if they: (a) are eighteen years of age or older; or (b) are fifteen years of age or older and hold a valid driver's license or permit. (2) No person shall operate a super-rental kart in any establishment where other permanent amusement devices are located or operated. Establishments offering super-rental karts must not share an entrance or exit with any other establishment offering an a permanent amusement device and must charge a separate fee for operating super-rental karts. (3) A sign shall be on display on the premises where super-rental karts are operated stating: "Super-Rental karts are not amusement devices regulated by the South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation. Super-Rental karts may reach speeds in excess of fifty forty miles per hour. Drive at your own risk." (4) The owner of a super-rental kart must carry an insurance policy in an amount not less than one million dollars per occurrence against liability for injury to persons or property arising out of the operation or use of such device. (5) Rental karts operated by persons under eighteen years of age must be equipped with an occupant restraint system and a rollover protection system. Amend the bill further, SECTION 3, by striking Section 41-18-40(15)(a) and (b) and inserting: (a) "Concession Amusement park go-kart" means an amusement ride or device that: (i) is a single vehicle, unattached to other vehicles or a common frame system; (ii) is powered without connection to a common energy source; (iii) is driver-controlled with respect to acceleration, speed, braking, and steering; (iv) operates within the containment system of a defined track; (v) simulates competitive motor sports; and (vi) is used by members of the general public for a fee. (b) A concessionAn amusement park go-kart has a maximum capacity of two persons and no cargo capacity. Amend the bill further, SECTION 3, by striking Section 41-18-40(16) and inserting: (16) "Super-Rental kart" means an open-wheel motorsport vehicle, with or without gearbox or shifter capability, used for racing in excess of fifty forty miles per hour. Super-Rental kart does not mean "concession amusement park go-kart" as defined by this section. Rental karts may operate, but are not limited to operating, within the containment system of a defined track. Renumber sections to conform. Amend title to conform. THOMAS DAVIS for Committee. _______
	9	+	Indicates Matter Stricken Indicates New Matter Committee Report March 13, 2025 S. 150 Introduced by Senators Blackmon and Graham S. Printed 3/13/25--S. Read the first time January 14, 2025 ________ The committee on Senate Labor, Commerce and Industry To whom was referred a Bill (S. 150) to amend the South Carolina Code of Laws so as to enact the "South Carolina Rental Kart Age Act"; by amending Section 41-18-30, relating to applicability and exceptions, etc., respectfully Report: That they have duly and carefully considered the same, and recommend that the same do pass with amendment: Amend the bill, as and if amended, SECTION 2, by striking Section 41-18-30(D) and inserting: (D) This chapter applies to concession amusement park go-karts. This chapter does not apply to super- rental karts, provided that: (1) Only persons age eighteen or above who hold a valid driver's license are allowed to operate super-karts. An individual is allowed to operate a rental kart only if they: (a) are eighteen years of age or older; or (b) are fifteen years of age or older and hold a valid driver's license or permit. (2) No person shall operate a super-rental kart in any establishment where other permanent amusement devices are located or operated. Establishments offering super-rental karts must not share an entrance or exit with any other establishment offering an a permanent amusement device and must charge a separate fee for operating super-rental karts. (3) A sign shall be on display on the premises where super-rental karts are operated stating: "Super-Rental karts are not amusement devices regulated by the South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation. Super-Rental karts may reach speeds in excess of fifty forty miles per hour. Drive at your own risk." (4) The owner of a super-rental kart must carry an insurance policy in an amount not less than one million dollars per occurrence against liability for injury to persons or property arising out of the operation or use of such device. (5) Rental karts operated by persons under eighteen years of age must be equipped with an occupant restraint system and a rollover protection system. Amend the bill further, SECTION 3, by striking Section 41-18-40(15)(a) and (b) and inserting: (a) "Concession Amusement park go-kart" means an amusement ride or device that: (i) is a single vehicle, unattached to other vehicles or a common frame system; (ii) is powered without connection to a common energy source; (iii) is driver-controlled with respect to acceleration, speed, braking, and steering; (iv) operates within the containment system of a defined track; (v) simulates competitive motor sports; and (vi) is used by members of the general public for a fee. (b) A concessionAn amusement park go-kart has a maximum capacity of two persons and no cargo capacity. Amend the bill further, SECTION 3, by striking Section 41-18-40(16) and inserting: (16) "Super-Rental kart" means an open-wheel motorsport vehicle, with or without gearbox or shifter capability, used for racing in excess of fifty forty miles per hour. Super-Rental kart does not mean "concession amusement park go-kart" as defined by this section. Rental karts may operate, but are not limited to operating, within the containment system of a defined track. Renumber sections to conform. Amend title to conform. THOMAS DAVIS for Committee. _______
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43	43		To whom was referred a Bill (S. 150) to amend the South Carolina Code of Laws so as to enact the "South Carolina Rental Kart Age Act"; by amending Section 41-18-30, relating to applicability and exceptions, etc., respectfully
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47	47		That they have duly and carefully considered the same, and recommend that the same do pass with amendment:
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51	51		Amend the bill, as and if amended, SECTION 2, by striking Section 41-18-30(D) and inserting:
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53	53		(D) This chapter applies to concession amusement park go-karts. This chapter does not apply to super- rental karts, provided that:
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55	55		(1) Only persons age eighteen or above who hold a valid driver's license are allowed to operate super-karts. An individual is allowed to operate a rental kart only if they:
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57	57		(a) are eighteen years of age or older; or
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61	61		(2) No person shall operate a super-rental kart in any establishment where other permanent amusement devices are located or operated. Establishments offering super-rental karts must not share an entrance or exit with any other establishment offering an a permanent amusement device and must charge a separate fee for operating super-rental karts.
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63	63		(3) A sign shall be on display on the premises where super-rental karts are operated stating: "Super-Rental karts are not amusement devices regulated by the South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation. Super-Rental karts may reach speeds in excess of fifty forty miles per hour. Drive at your own risk."
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65	65		(4) The owner of a super-rental kart must carry an insurance policy in an amount not less than one million dollars per occurrence against liability for injury to persons or property arising out of the operation or use of such device.
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67	67		(5) Rental karts operated by persons under eighteen years of age must be equipped with an occupant restraint system and a rollover protection system.
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69	69		Amend the bill further, SECTION 3, by striking Section 41-18-40(15)(a) and (b) and inserting:
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71	71		(a) "Concession Amusement park go-kart" means an amusement ride or device that:
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79	79		(iv) operates within the containment system of a defined track;
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81	81		(v) simulates competitive motor sports; and
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85	85		(b) A concessionAn amusement park go-kart has a maximum capacity of two persons and no cargo capacity.
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87	87		Amend the bill further, SECTION 3, by striking Section 41-18-40(16) and inserting:
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89	89		(16) "Super-Rental kart" means an open-wheel motorsport vehicle, with or without gearbox or shifter capability, used for racing in excess of fifty forty miles per hour. Super-Rental kart does not mean "concession amusement park go-kart" as defined by this section. Rental karts may operate, but are not limited to operating, within the containment system of a defined track.
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107		-	A bill TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS SO AS TO ENACT THE "SOUTH CAROLINA RENTAL KART AGE ACT"; BY AMENDING SECTION 41-18-30, RELATING TO APPLICABILITY AND EXCEPTIONS FOR THE SOUTH CAROLINA AMUSEMENT RIDES SAFETY CODE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT AN INDIVIDUAL IS ALLOWED TO OPERATE A RENTAL KART IF THEY ARE EIGHTEEN YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER OR ARE FIFTEEN YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER AND HOLD A VALID DRIVER'S LICENSE OR PERMIT; AND BY AMENDING SECTION 41-18-40, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS FOR THE SOUTH CAROLINA AMUSEMENT PARK RIDES SAFETY CODE, SO AS TO MAKE CONFORMING CHANGES. ~~Amend Title To Conform~~ Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina: SECTION 1. This act may be cited as the "South Carolina Rental Kart Age Act." SECTION 2. Section 41-18-30(D) of the S.C. Code is amended to read: (D) This chapter applies to concession amusement park go-karts. This chapter does not apply to super- rental karts, provided that: (1) Only persons age eighteen or above who hold a valid driver's license are allowed to operate super-karts. An individual is allowed to operate a rental kart only if they: (a) are eighteen years of age or older; or (b) are fifteen years of age or older and hold a valid driver's license or permit. (2) No person shall operate a super-rental kart in any establishment where other permanent amusement devices are located or operated. Establishments offering super-rental karts must not share an entrance or exit with any other establishment offering an a permanent amusement device and must charge a separate fee for operating super-rental karts. (3) A sign shall be on display on the premises where super-rental karts are operated stating: "Super-Rental karts are not amusement devices regulated by the South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation. Super-Rental karts may reach speeds in excess of fifty miles per hour. Drive at your own risk." (4) The owner of a super-rental kart must carry an insurance policy in an amount not less than one million dollars per occurrence against liability for injury to persons or property arising out of the operation or use of such device. (5) Rental karts operated by persons under eighteen years of age must be equipped with an occupant restraint system and a rollover protection system. SECTION 3. Section 41-18-40 (15) and (16) of the S.C. Code is amended to read: (15)(a) "Concession Amusement park go-kart" means an amusement ride or device that: (i) is a single vehicle, unattached to other vehicles or a common frame system; (ii) is powered without connection to a common energy source; (iii) is driver-controlled with respect to acceleration, speed, braking, and steering; (iv) operates within the containment system of a defined track; (v) simulates competitive motor sports; and (vi) is used by members of the general public for a fee. (b) A concessionAn amusement park go-kart has a maximum capacity of two persons and no cargo capacity. (16) "Super-Rental kart" means an open-wheel motorsport vehicle, with or without gearbox or shifter capability, used for racing in excess of fifty forty miles per hour. Super-Rental kart does not mean "concession amusement park go-kart" as defined by this section. Rental karts may operate, but are not limited to operating, within the containment system of a defined track. SECTION 4. This act takes effect upon approval by the Governor. ----XX----
	103	+	A bill TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS SO AS TO ENACT THE "SOUTH CAROLINA RENTAL KART AGE ACT"; BY AMENDING SECTION 41-18-30, RELATING TO APPLICABILITY AND EXCEPTIONS FOR THE SOUTH CAROLINA AMUSEMENT RIDES SAFETY CODE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT AN INDIVIDUAL IS ALLOWED TO OPERATE A RENTAL KART IF THEY ARE EIGHTEEN YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER OR ARE FIFTEEN YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER AND HOLD A VALID DRIVER'S LICENSE OR PERMIT; AND BY AMENDING SECTION 41-18-40, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS FOR THE SOUTH CAROLINA AMUSEMENT PARK RIDES SAFETY CODE, SO AS TO MAKE CONFORMING CHANGES. Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina: SECTION 1. This act may be cited as the "South Carolina Rental Kart Age Act". SECTION 2. Section 41-18-30(D) of the S.C. Code is amended to read: (D) This chapter applies to concession amusement park go-karts. This chapter does not apply to super- rental karts, provided that: (1) Only persons age eighteen or above who hold a valid driver's license are allowed to operate super-karts. An individual is allowed to operate a rental kart only if they: (a) are eighteen years of age or older; or (b) are fifteen years of age or older and hold a valid driver's license or permit. (2) No person shall operate a super-rental kart in any establishment where other permanent amusement devices are located or operated. Establishments offering super-rental karts must not share an entrance or exit with any other establishment offering an a permanent amusement device and must charge a separate fee for operating super-rental karts. (3) A sign shall be on display on the premises where super-rental karts are operated stating: "Super-Rental karts are not amusement devices regulated by the South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation. Super-Rental karts may reach speeds in excess of fifty miles per hour. Drive at your own risk." (4) The owner of a super-rental kart must carry an insurance policy in an amount not less than one million dollars per occurrence against liability for injury to persons or property arising out of the operation or use of such device. (5) Rental karts operated by persons under eighteen years of age must be equipped with an occupant restraint system and a rollover protection system. SECTION 3. Section 41-18-40 (15) and (16) of the S.C. Code is amended to read: (15)(a) "Concession Amusement park go-kart" means an amusement ride or device that: (i) is a single vehicle, unattached to other vehicles or a common frame system; (ii) is powered without connection to a common energy source; (iii) is driver-controlled with respect to acceleration, speed, braking, and steering; (iv) operates within the containment system of a defined track; (v) simulates competitive motor sports; and (vi) is used by members of the general public for a fee. (b) A concessionAn amusement park go-kart has a maximum capacity of two persons and no cargo capacity. (16) "Super-Rental kart" means an open-wheel motorsport vehicle, with or without gearbox or shifter capability, used for racing in excess of fifty forty miles per hour. Super-Rental kart does not mean "concession amusement park go-kart" as defined by this section. Rental karts may operate, but are not limited to operating, within the containment system of a defined track. SECTION 4. This act takes effect upon approval by the Governor. ----XX----
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125	121		A bill
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129	125		TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS SO AS TO ENACT THE "SOUTH CAROLINA RENTAL KART AGE ACT"; BY AMENDING SECTION 41-18-30, RELATING TO APPLICABILITY AND EXCEPTIONS FOR THE SOUTH CAROLINA AMUSEMENT RIDES SAFETY CODE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT AN INDIVIDUAL IS ALLOWED TO OPERATE A RENTAL KART IF THEY ARE EIGHTEEN YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER OR ARE FIFTEEN YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER AND HOLD A VALID DRIVER'S LICENSE OR PERMIT; AND BY AMENDING SECTION 41-18-40, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS FOR THE SOUTH CAROLINA AMUSEMENT PARK RIDES SAFETY CODE, SO AS TO MAKE CONFORMING CHANGES.
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135	129		Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina:
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139		-	SECTION 1. This act may be cited as the "South Carolina Rental Kart Age Act."
	133	+	SECTION 1. This act may be cited as the "South Carolina Rental Kart Age Act".
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143	137		SECTION 2. Section 41-18-30(D) of the S.C. Code is amended to read:
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147	141		(D) This chapter applies to concession amusement park go-karts. This chapter does not apply to super- rental karts, provided that:
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149	143		(1) Only persons age eighteen or above who hold a valid driver's license are allowed to operate super-karts. An individual is allowed to operate a rental kart only if they:
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151	145		(a) are eighteen years of age or older; or
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153	147		(b) are fifteen years of age or older and hold a valid driver's license or permit.
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155	149		(2) No person shall operate a super-rental kart in any establishment where other permanent amusement devices are located or operated. Establishments offering super-rental karts must not share an entrance or exit with any other establishment offering an a permanent amusement device and must charge a separate fee for operating super-rental karts.
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157	151		(3) A sign shall be on display on the premises where super-rental karts are operated stating: "Super-Rental karts are not amusement devices regulated by the South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation. Super-Rental karts may reach speeds in excess of fifty miles per hour. Drive at your own risk."
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159	153		(4) The owner of a super-rental kart must carry an insurance policy in an amount not less than one million dollars per occurrence against liability for injury to persons or property arising out of the operation or use of such device.
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161	155		(5) Rental karts operated by persons under eighteen years of age must be equipped with an occupant restraint system and a rollover protection system.
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165	159		SECTION 3. Section 41-18-40 (15) and (16) of the S.C. Code is amended to read:
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169	163		(15)(a) "Concession Amusement park go-kart" means an amusement ride or device that:
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173	167		(ii) is powered without connection to a common energy source;
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175	169		(iii) is driver-controlled with respect to acceleration, speed, braking, and steering;
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177	171		(iv) operates within the containment system of a defined track;
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179	173		(v) simulates competitive motor sports; and
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181	175		(vi) is used by members of the general public for a fee.
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183	177		(b) A concessionAn amusement park go-kart has a maximum capacity of two persons and no cargo capacity.
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185	179		(16) "Super-Rental kart" means an open-wheel motorsport vehicle, with or without gearbox or shifter capability, used for racing in excess of fifty forty miles per hour. Super-Rental kart does not mean "concession amusement park go-kart" as defined by this section. Rental karts may operate, but are not limited to operating, within the containment system of a defined track.
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189	183		SECTION 4. This act takes effect upon approval by the Governor.
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