Amusement Park Ride Injuries:  Michigan

Directory of Amusement Ride Safety Officials

Michigan

CONTACT: Mark Doman, P.E.

Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Growth

Commercial Enforcement Division
P.O. Box 30018
Lansing, MI 48909

TELEPHONE: (517) 241-9273

FAX: (517) 335-7750

STATUTE: Public Act 199 of 1962 carnivals & amusement rides. Public Act 225 of 1996 ski areas.

PERMITS AND LICENSES: Permits and Licenses:Obtained from Commercial Licensing Division, P.O. Box 30018, Lansing, MI 48909. Ann Milben, Licensing Administrator, (517) 241-9233 T (517)373-1044 Fax. Both mobile and fixed site ride operators apply for annual permits. Must pass inspection before issuance of permit.

INSPECTION: Annual inspection. Periodic inspections based upon past history. Some cities in Michigan require a state inspection before rides can operate.

NOTES: Water slides also covered - require plans specification, stress analysis and engineering certification. Cares, ASTM, ANSI.

E-MAIL CONTACTS: Mark Doman
dmdoman@michigan.gov

WEB SITE: http://www.michigan.gov/amusement

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