Section 321-A:1 Definitions. - New Hampshire Statutes

As used in this chapter:
   I. ""Carnival or amusement ride'' means a device which carries or conveys passengers for the purpose of giving its passengers amusement, pleasure or excitement.
   II. ""Commissioner'' means the commissioner of the department of safety.
   III. [Repealed.]
   IV. ""Division'' means the division of safety services in the department of safety.
   V. ""Fixed base operator'' or ""fixed base owner'' means a person who owns or controls or has the duty to control the operation of an amusement ride which is either installed in a permanent structure or affixed to steel or concrete footings, but excluding any such owner or operator regulated under RSA 225-A.
   VI. ""Mobile base operator'' or ""mobile base owner'' means a person who owns or controls or has the duty to control the operation of an amusement ride which is either operated or mounted upon or within a motor vehicle or trailer or which is temporarily erected upon the ground for use at carnivals, fairs, and similar events within the state, but excluding any such owner or operator who is also a fixed base operator at the same location.
   VII. ""Air supported structure'' means any amusement attraction that incorporates a structural and mechanical system that employs a high-strength fabric or film that achieves its strength, shape, and stability by pre-tensioning with internal air pressure, all of which are intended to provide an enclosed area for the self-enjoyment of those confined therein.
   VIII. ""Amusement attraction'' means any building or structure around, over, or through which people may move or walk without the aid of any moving device integral to the building or structure, that provides amusement, pleasure, thrills, or excitement. Amusement attraction does not include any enterprise principally devoted to the exhibition of products of agriculture, industry, science, religion, or the arts.

Source. 1975, 473:1. 1977, 393:1. 1983, 233:1. 1987, 124:26, VI, eff. July 1, 1987; 415:1, 2, eff. May 27, 1987. 2004, 58:5, eff. June 2, 2004.