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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".05" citation="COMAR 09.12.66.05" title_num="09" subtitle_num="12" chapter_num="66" heading="Registration, Inspection, and Notice of Operation.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>Except as specified by law, an owner may not operate an inflatable amusement attraction unless the Commissioner has issued a certificate of inspection of an inflatable amusement attraction.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>Annually, each owner shall register with the Commissioner those inflatable amusement attractions that the owner intends to operate in Maryland that year and file a certificate of insurance indicating that the owner has obtained insurance in the amount of at least $200,000 against liability for injury to an individual that arises out of the use of the inflatable amusement attraction.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>Request for Certificate Inspection.</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Each owner requiring a certificate inspection of an inflatable amusement attraction shall notify the Commissioner that the inflatable amusement attraction is ready for inspection by submitting a completed inspection request form at least 30 days in advance of the anticipated operation date.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>If there is a cancellation or change in the schedule of location or dates after initial notification, an owner shall:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>Immediately notify the Commissioner by telephone; and</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>Promptly confirm the change in writing.</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>If an owner is unable to provide the Commissioner with the required 30-day advance notice, the owner shall submit to the Commissioner an inspection request form along with a detailed explanation of the reason for the lack of advance notice. The Commissioner may grant the inspection request contingent upon the availability of State resources.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>The inspection request form shall be furnished by the Commissioner.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="D.">
    <text>Notice of Operation.</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>At least 5 business days in advance of anticipated operation of an inflatable amusement attraction with a current certificate of inspection, an owner of an inflatable amusement attraction shall submit to the Commissioner an itinerary of scheduled locations and dates.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>If there is a cancellation or change in the schedule of location or dates after submission of the itinerary, an owner shall:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>Immediately notify the Commissioner by telephone, email, or fax; and</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>If by telephone, promptly confirm the change in writing.</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>