Applicability; exceptions

(A) This chapter applies to amusement devices at carnivals, fairs, and amusement parks where an admission or fee is customarily or usually charged located within the State or at other places open to the public and to the managers of these devices, to the persons employed in connection with these devices, and to their employees. (B) This chapter does not apply to single passenger, coin-operated, manually, mechanically, or electrically operated rides, except where admission is charged for the use of the equipment, and this chapter may not be construed so as to limit the right of a person to conduct any hotel, restaurant, or eating place at an amusement park. (C) This chapter does not apply to air-supported structures. (D) This chapter applies to concession go-karts. This chapter does not apply to rental karts, provided that: (1) An individual is allowed to operate a rental kart only if they: (a) are eighteen years of age or older; or (b) are fifteen years of age or older and hold a valid driver's license or permit. (2) No person shall operate a rental kart in any establishment where other amusement devices are located or operated. Establishments offering rental karts must not share an entrance or exit with any other establishment offering an amusement device and must charge a separate fee for operating rental karts. (3) A sign shall be on display on the premises where rental karts are operated stating: "Rental karts are not amusement devices regulated by the South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation. Rental karts may not reach speeds in excess of fifty miles per hour. Drive at your own risk." (4) The owner of a rental kart must carry an insurance policy in an amount not less than one million dollars per occurrence against liability for injury to persons or property arising out of the operation or use of such device. (5) Rental karts operated by persons under eighteen years of age must be equipped with an occupant restraint system and a rollover protection system.