(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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