(a) An owner may not operate an amusement ride for which the manufacturer recommends nondestructive testing, unless the owner complies with the manufacturer's standards for the testing and the ride meets the manufacturer's acceptance criteria.
(b)
(1) If a manufacturer's nondestructive testing standards are unavailable for an amusement ride and the Division of Labor deems it necessary, the owner shall provide the standards through a professional engineer as defined in § 17-30-101, an engineering agency, or an individual qualified by training and experience to compile standards based on the ride's specifications and history and using accepted engineering practices.
(2) The professional engineer or other qualified individual shall be approved by the Director of the Division of Labor.
(3) The amusement ride shall meet the criteria established under this subsection.