Labor Law 870-A — Legislation

Legislation Search OpenLegislation Statutes Search Term Search icon Search up ARTICLE 27 Carnival, Fair and Amusement Park Safety next SECTION 870-B Application Viewing most recent revision (from 2014-09-22) View historical revision as of: -- Choose a Date -- 2014-09-22 Share Facebook Email SECTION 870-A Legislative intent Labor (LAB) CHAPTER 31, ARTICLE 27 § 870-a. Legislative intent. 1. The purpose of this article is to guard against personal injuries in the assembly, disassembly and use of amusement devices, viewing stands and tents at carnivals, fairs and amusement parks to persons employed at or attending the same, and, in the event of a personal injury, to insure to the injured party the possibility of financial recovery as against the owner of the carnival, fair or amusement park where the injury occurred. 2. It is the intent of this article that such devices, viewing stands and tents shall be so designed, constructed, assembled or disassembled, maintained and operated as to prevent such injuries.