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HARRY HUGHES,
Governor
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(F) THE COMMISSIONER SHALL INSPECT AND INVESTIGATE,
UPON NOTIFICATION OR INFORMATION, ACCIDENTS OF COMPLAINTS
INVOLVING ANY AMUSEMENT RIDE OR ATTRACTION.
73.
(a) If after inspection OR INVESTIGATION of any
amusement ride or attraction, the Commissioner or his
authorized representative determines that the amusement ride
or attraction is in violation of any standard promulgated
under this subtitle, and that there is a substantial
probability of death or serious physical injury to the
public from its continued use, notice of it shall be given
in writing to the owner or lessee of the amusement [device]
RIDE or attraction. A copy of the notice shall be attached
to the amusement [device] RIDE or attraction. After the
notice of violation is issued, the use of the amusement
[device] RIDE or attraction is prohibited. The notice may
not be removed until the amusement ride or attraction is
made safe for public use and the required safeguards are
provided. THE NOTICE MAY NOT BE REMOVED EXCEPT BY THE
COMMISSIONER OR HIS AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE.
75.
(d) If an owner or lessee of an amusement ride or an
attraction notifies the Commissioner in writing, that he
intends to contest a citation issued under § 74 of this
subtitle or a notification issued under subsections (a),
(b), and (c) of this section, the Commissioner shall grant a
hearing, WHEN PRACTICABLE, within 30 days after the receipt
of the notification by the Commissioner.
77.
(a) Every owner or lessee of amusement rides or
attractions operated in the State shall:
(1) Make, keep, and preserve and make available
to the Commissioner [or his authorized representative for
inspection of his activities] SUCH REPORTS REGARDING HIS
ACTIVITIES RELATING TO THIS SUBTITLE AS THE COMMISSIONER MAY
PRESCRIBE BY REGULATION AS NECESSARY OR APPROPRIATE FOR THE
ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT OF THIS SUBTITLE;
(2) Maintain accurate records of and make
periodic reports on injuries to the public incurred in the
use of such amusement ride or attraction other than minor
injuries requiring only first—aid treatment and which do not
involve medical treatment or loss of consciousness; and
(3) On the basis of the records made and kept,
file reports with the Commissioner.
(b) Notwithstanding any other provision of this
section, every owner or lessee of an amusement ride or
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