84R10458 DDT-D
By: Burns H.B. No. 2490
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
AN ACT
relating to the regulation of certain amusement rides by the Texas
Department of Licensing and Regulation; requiring an occupational
license.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
SECTION 1. Section 2151.051, Occupations Code, is amended
to read as follows:
Sec. 2151.051. GENERAL POWERS AND DUTIES. Except as
provided by Subchapter E, the [The] commissioner shall administer
and enforce this chapter.
SECTION 2. Chapter 2151, Occupations Code, is amended by
adding Subchapter E to read as follows:
SUBCHAPTER E. CERTAIN INFLATABLE AMUSEMENT RIDES
Sec. 2151.201. APPLICABILITY. (a) This subchapter applies
only to a Class B amusement ride that:
(1) is mechanically inflated using a continuous
airflow device; and
(2) provides a surface for bouncing and jumping or
creates an enclosed space for the purpose of amusement.
(b) The requirements for operation, liability insurance,
inspections, injury reports, and signage provided under Subchapter
C do not apply to a Class B amusement ride regulated under this
subchapter.
Sec. 2151.202. REGULATORY AUTHORITY; RULES. (a)
Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, an amusement
ride to which this subchapter applies is regulated by the Texas
Department of Licensing and Regulation.
(b) The Texas Commission of Licensing and Regulation shall
adopt rules necessary to implement and enforce this subchapter and
to protect the public safety.
Sec. 2151.203. LICENSE REQUIRED. A person may not operate
in this state an amusement ride to which this subchapter applies
unless the person holds a license issued under this subchapter by
the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.
SECTION 3. (a) Not later than December 1, 2015, the Texas
Commission of Licensing and Regulation shall adopt the rules
necessary to implement Subchapter E, Chapter 2151, Occupations
Code, as added by this Act.
(b) Notwithstanding Subchapter E, Chapter 2151, Occupations
Code, as added by this Act, a person is not required to hold a
license to operate an amusement ride governed by that subchapter
until January 1, 2016.
SECTION 4. This Act takes effect September 1, 2015.