Operation without a permit; offense; application of section

Sec. 5. (a) This section does not apply to a person who uses a regulated lifting device unless the person also has authority to: (1) construct, repair, or maintain the regulated lifting device; or (2) place the regulated lifting device out of service. (b) This section applies to the following: (1) Each person who operates a regulated lifting device. (2) Each person who has control over the operation of a regulated lifting device. (3) Each person who has control over the place where a regulated lifting device is operated. (c) A person described in subsection (b) commits a Class C infraction if: (1) a regulated lifting device is operated; and (2) no regulated lifting device operating permit covers the operation. As added by P.L.245-1987, SEC.4.