Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 19, September 20, 2024
A. Except as specified by law, an owner may
not operate an inflatable amusement attraction unless the Commissioner has
issued a certificate of inspection of an inflatable amusement
attraction.
B. Annually, each owner
shall register with the Commissioner those inflatable amusement attractions
that the owner intends to operate in Maryland that year and file a certificate
of insurance indicating that the owner has obtained insurance in the amount of
at least $200,000 against liability for injury to an individual that arises out
of the use of the inflatable amusement attraction.
C. Request for Certificate Inspection.
(1) Each owner requiring a certificate
inspection of an inflatable amusement attraction shall notify the Commissioner
that the inflatable amusement attraction is ready for inspection by submitting
a completed inspection request form at least 30 days in advance of the
anticipated operation date.
(2) If
there is a cancellation or change in the schedule of location or dates after
initial notification, an owner shall:
(a)
Immediately notify the Commissioner by telephone; and
(b) Promptly confirm the change in
writing.
(3) If an owner
is unable to provide the Commissioner with the required 30-day advance notice,
the owner shall submit to the Commissioner an inspection request form along
with a detailed explanation of the reason for the lack of advance notice. The
Commissioner may grant the inspection request contingent upon the availability
of State resources.
(4) The
inspection request form shall be furnished by the Commissioner.
D. Notice of Operation.
(1) At least 5 business days in advance of
anticipated operation of an inflatable amusement attraction with a current
certificate of inspection, an owner of an inflatable amusement attraction shall
submit to the Commissioner an itinerary of scheduled locations and
dates.
(2) If there is a
cancellation or change in the schedule of location or dates after submission of
the itinerary, an owner shall:
(a)
Immediately notify the Commissioner by telephone, email, or fax; and
(b) If by telephone, promptly confirm the
change in writing.
