ACCT was recently made aware of an undated letter on the Hubbell Power Systems website stating clearly that Hubbell Power Systems Deadends are not to be used in the challenge course industry or any of the other related and associated industries. This letter also addresses Fargo products of similar... Continue Reading
March 23, 2021 the Washington State Governor’s Office issued new requirements for outdoor recreation. The guidelines address guided ATV, paddle sports, horseback riding, and fishing as well as overnight group summer camps during Phase 3 of the pandemic response. The broader guidelines... Continue Reading
On March 10, 2021 the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development posted an Amusement Device Notice about the “Quality Inspector Directory.” The directory has been added to the “Fine an Inspector” page on the Tennessee Amusement Unit website (Find an Inspector... Continue Reading
As we all slowly step into the new light that 2021 has to offer and reflect on the hurdles that 2020 has presented us all it is important to take into consideration how far we have come. Even if it is baby steps, the amount of progress can still be seen. This is true for ACCT as well. In the midst... Continue Reading
Background Laws (HB381 and HB154) recently passed in the Utah legislature create the framework for regulation of Amusement Rides include zip lines. The regulation to enact the legislation is currently (December 15, 2020 to January 14, 2021) available for public comment. The regulation... Continue Reading
On December 15, 2020, the State of Utah published the first draft of new Amusement Ride Regulations. The new regulation will affect zip lines and could affect other types of courses in the state. The regulations will be open for public comment until January 14, 2021. The current document is... Continue Reading
Adventure Park Insider has again created a survey of the industry to help understand who and what the industry is. The survey is a good way to understand what has happened in the industry over the last year and how it has changed from past years. As API started developing the survey for 2020,... Continue Reading
The US Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division will begin a public comment process for new rules about who is an INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR in the near future. The new rules might affect the challenge course industry. If you use INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS, you are encouraged to participant in the... Continue Reading
In the spring of 2020, the Florida legislature passed amendments to the Florida law which enables amusement device regulation. Because of the changes in the law, regulators in Florida were required to make changes to the amusement permitting rules. Most of these changes were simple and of little... Continue Reading
Massachusetts Amusement Device Listening Session. The Massachusetts Office of Public Safety and Inspections is hosting a Listening Session on September 30, 2020 from 10am to 12pm EDT. The office will not be proposing new regulations at this meeting. The event is an opportunity for operators... Continue Reading
Our host venues, public health officials and the Spokane community have informed us that they do not feel confident about hosting our conference in January, 2021 due to ongoing public health and safety concerns. Restrictions on large group gatherings in the state of Washington are still in place,... Continue Reading
The office of Washington State Governor Jay Inslee published new resident camp opening requirements which can be read here. While there is not much left of the summer season in Washington, this clarity will be useful. Continue Reading
