44-1607. Patrons of amusement rides, acceptance of risk, duties. (a) Each patron of an amusement ride, antique amusement ride, limited-use amusement ride or registered agritourism activity, by participation, accepts the risks inherent in such participation of which an ordinary prudent person is or should be aware.

(b) Each patron of a ride has a duty to:

(1) Exercise the judgment and act in the manner of an ordinary prudent person while participating in a ride;

(2) obey all instructions and warnings, written or oral, prior to and during participation in a ride;

(3) refrain from participation in a ride while under the influence of alcohol or drugs;

(4) engage all safety devices that are provided;

(5) refrain from disconnecting or disabling any safety device except at the express direction of the owner's agent or employee; and

(6) refrain from extending arms and legs beyond the carrier or seating area except at the express direction of the owner's agent or employee.

(c) Any parent or guardian of a patron shall have a duty to reasonably ensure that the patron complies with all provisions of this act.

History: L. 2008, ch. 142, § 7; L. 2017, ch. 103, § 10; L. 2018, ch. 84, § 9; May 17.