§ 40-465. Temporary cessation of ride - Orders - Enforcement.

A.  The Commissioner of Labor may issue a written order for the temporary cessation of operation of an amusement ride if it has been determined after inspection to be hazardous or unsafe.  Operations shall not resume until such conditions are corrected to the satisfaction of the Commissioner of Labor.  The Commissioner of Labor or his authorized inspector may inspect any amusement ride without notice.

B.  In addition to other powers confirmed by this act, the Commissioner or his authorized representative shall have power to order any person, firm, corporation, corporate officers, trustees or any managing official of any municipal corporation, state agency or political subdivision to cease violating any provision of this act, or rule or regulations issued pursuant to this act.  A certified copy of such order shall be mailed to the person or entity so violating the provisions of this act.

C.  Any order issued by the Commissioner or his authorized representative may be enforced in the district court in an action for an injunction or writ of mandamus upon the petition of the district attorney or Attorney General.  Provided further, an injunction, without bond, may be granted by the district court to the Commissioner, for the purpose of enforcing this act.

Added by Laws 1982, c. 145, § 6.