Ch. 6

LAWS OF MARYLAND

attraction is immune from liability for personal injuries
arising out of the use of the ride or attraction; defining
certain terms; repealing the exception for ski lifts from

the application of certain provisions; and making this Act

an emergency measure.

BY repealing and reenacting, with amendments,

Article 89 - Division of Labor and Industry

Section 65(d) and 78

Annotated Code of Maryland

(1985 Replacement Volume and 1986 Supplement)

BY repealing

Article 89 - Division of Labor and Industry

Section 65(n)

Annotated Code of Maryland

(1985 Replacement Volume and 1986 Supplement)

BY renumbering

Article 89 - Division of Labor and Industry

Section 65(o) and (p), respectively

to be Section 65(n) and (o), respectively                                       

Annotated Code of Maryland                                                     

(1985 Replacement Volume and 1986 Supplement)

SECTION 1. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF
MARYLAND, That the Laws of Maryland read as follows:

Article 89 - Division of Labor and Industry

65.

(d) [(1)] "Amusement ride" means any device that carries or
conveys passengers along, around, or over a fixed or restricted
route or course or within a defined area, for the purpose of
giving its passengers amusement, pleasure, thrills, or
excitement.

[(2) "Amusement ride" does not include a ski lift.]

[(n) "Ski lift" means a chair lift, a rope tow, a T bar, or
any other device used to transport skiers uphill.]

78.

(a) (1) An A MECHANICAL amusement ride or attraction may
not operate unless the owner or lessee of such ride or attraction

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