Amusement Park Ride Injuries: Illinois
Directory of Amusement Ride Safety Officials
Illinois
CONTACT: Marcia Joiner, Chief Inspector
Illinois Department of Labor
Carnival & Amusement Ride Inspection Division
#1 W. Old State Capitol Plaza, Rm. 300
Springfield, IL 62701-1217
TELEPHONE: (217)782-9347 or 6206
FAX: (217) 785-8776
STATUTE: Illinois Carnival & Amusement Rides Safety Act. Illinois Compiled Statutes 430 ILCS 85/2-1 et seq.
PERMITS AND LICENSES: Permits and Licenses:Title 56: Labor and Employment Chap. XIII: Carnival-Amusement Safety Board, Part 6000: Carnival & Amusement Ride Inspection Law. Fixed and Mobile operators must apply for annual permits. Ride and attraction must pass safety inspection before permit is issued. Liability insurance is mandatory. Fees are: Kiddie $30 Other $75 each.
INSPECTION: Annual inspection of amusement rides, amusement attractions, ski lifts, rope tows, go-carts & bungee cord devices. Follow-up inspections are unannounced.
NOTES: C.A.R.E.S. & NAARSO Members. Total staff of five inspectors.
E-MAIL CONTACTS: Marcia Joiner
marcia_joiner.cms.state.il.us
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