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§ 3-102. Statement of legislative purpose

West's Annotated Code of MarylandBusiness Regulation

West's Annotated Code of Maryland
Business Regulation (Refs & Annos)
Title 3. Amusement Attractions (Refs & Annos)
Subtitle 1. Definitions; General Provisions (Refs & Annos)
MD Code, Business Regulation, § 3-102
§ 3-102. Statement of legislative purpose
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(a) The General Assembly finds that:
(1) an unsafe amusement attraction is likely to cause serious and preventable injuries to members of the public; and
(2) for the welfare of the people of the State, these injuries must be prevented and the public must be protected from unsafe amusement attractions.
(b) The purpose of this title is to ensure, as far as possible, the safety of the public in the use of amusement attractions at carnivals, fairs, and amusement parks in the State by providing for:
(1) adoption of safety regulations;
(2) an effective enforcement and compliance program; and
(3) reporting procedures on the safety of amusement attractions that:
(i) help to achieve the purpose of this title; and
(ii) describe accurately the hazards of amusement attractions.

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Added by Acts 1992, c. 4, § 2.
Formerly Art. 89, § 67.
MD Code, Business Regulation, § 3-102, MD BUS REG § 3-102
Current through legislation effective through April 9, 2023, from the 2024 Regular Session of the General Assembly. Some statute sections may be more current, see credits for details.
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