Animated Riding Devices

Baltimore City Code art. 15, subtit. 2, pt. 7

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Baltimore City Code, Article 15, § 2-41 Definitions.

§ 2-41. Definitions. (a) In general. In this Part 7, the following terms have the meanings indicated. (b) Amusement device. “Amusement device” has the meaning stated in § 2-11 of this article. (c) Animated riding device. (1) In general. “Animated riding device” means an amusement device that provides a moving ride or activated operation. (2) Illustrations. “Animated riding device” includes any rocking horse, airplane, boat, spaceship, or similar device. (Ord. 04-706; Ord. 57-1130.)

Baltimore City Code, Article 15, § 2-42 License required; fee.

§ 2-42. License required; fee. (a) License required. No person, firm, corporation, or other entity may operate any animated riding device unless the device is licensed under Part 3 of this subtitle. (b) Fee. Notwithstanding the fees set in Part 3 of this subtitle, the annual fee for an animated riding device license is $25 per device. (Ord. 04-706; Ord. 77-395; Ord. 76-067; Ord. 57-1130.)

Baltimore City Code, Article 15, § 2-43 Inspections.

§ 2-43. Inspections. (a) On application. Before issuing any such license, the Director of Consumer Protection and Business Licensing shall have such animated riding device inspected by the Commissioner of Housing and Community Development and shall obtain from him a certificate to the effect that the animated riding device has been inspected and is mechanically safe for operation. (b) Semi-annually. As a condition for retaining any such license, the applicant shall present to the Director of Consumer Protection and Business Licensing at intervals of not more than 6 months thereafter, a similar certificate of inspection and safe condition. (Ord. 25-013 Section 1; Ord. 76-067; Ord. 57-1130.)

Baltimore City Code, Article 15, § 2-44 Financial responsibility.

§ 2-44. Financial responsibility. (a) In general. The Director of Consumer Protection and Business Licensing shall require each applicant for a license herein provided for to furnish proof of financial responsibility in the form of a written certificate from an insurance carrier authorized to transact business in the State of Maryland. (b) Scope; amount. Said certificate shall state that the applicant is insured against liability for damage including death or injury to persons and damage to property due to faulty equipment or negligence, and indemnifying the City against any suit or suits, losses, claims, damages, or expense to which the City may be subjected by reason of any damage to property or person, including death, or injury to the public highways and other public property done in or in connection with the transportation, erection, operation, maintenance, and supervision of such animated riding devices and said certificate shall be provided in an amount which in the discretion of the Director of Consumer Protection and Business Licensing will adequately protect the public. (Ord. 25-013 Section 1; Ord. 76-067; Ord. 57-1130.)

Baltimore City Code, Article 15, § 2-45 Nonresidents.

§ 2-45. Nonresidents. (a) In general. Where the applicant is a nonresident, said applicant and said insurance carrier shall execute a power of attorney authorizing the Director of Consumer Protection and Business Licensing to accept on their behalf service of notices, processes, and any action arising out of the ownership, operation, maintenance, or in any wise connected with said animated riding devices, while they are within the confines of the limits of the City of Baltimore. (b) Corporations. In the event that a nonresident corporation applies for a license, the Director of Consumer Protection and Business Licensing shall issue said license provided: (1) the nonresident corporation complies with all conditions herein contained; and (2) in addition thereto, submits with its application for said license a certificate from the State Department of Assessments and Taxation certifying that the nonresident corporation is a duly constituted corporation authorized to do business in the State of Maryland. (Ord. 25-013 Section 1; Ord. 76-067; Ord. 57-1130.)

Baltimore City Code, Article 15, § 2-46 Building Code.

§ 2-46. Building Code. The provisions of § 432.9 of the Baltimore City Building Code, which relate to the electrical and mechanical requirements for certain circuses and carnivals, apply in all respects to the animated riding devices provided for in this Part 7. However, no other provisions of § 432 of the Building Code apply to animated riding devices. (Ord. 20-361; Ord. 15-427; Ord. 13-093; Ord. 02-475; Ord. 57-1130.)

Baltimore City Code, Article 15, §§ 2-47 to 2-50 {Reserved}

Source: City of Baltimore Department of Legislative Reference, City of Baltimore Law Library (codes.baltimorecity.gov; Open Law Library bulk XML)URL: https://codes.baltimorecity.gov/us/md/cities/baltimore/code/15/2/7Fetched: 10/25/2026