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H.R. 5982 (98th)

A bill to amend the Consumer Product Safety Act to strengthen the authority of the Consumer Product Safety Commission over amusement parks.

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Introduced

29 June 1984

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For Further Action See H.R.5790.

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3 June 2026

Summary

Amends the Consumer Product Safety Act to permit the Consumer Product Safety Commission to inspect amusement devices (regardless of whether they are permanently fixed to a site) and amusement buildings or other facilities located on the same premises as such devices. Permits the Commission to inspect any such site where there was any accident resulting in personal injury and involving a consumer product. Permits inspection of any consumer product involved in the accident. Conditions permission for such an inspection on the presentation of appropriate credentials and a written notice from the Commission to the owner, operator, or agent in charge of the site or product to be inspected.

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