§ 870-b. Application. 1. This article applies to amusement devices, viewing stands and tents at carnivals, fairs and amusement parks where an admission or fee is customarily or usually charged located within the state, and to the managers of such devices, to the persons employed in connection with the same and to their employees.

2. This article shall not apply to single passenger, coin-operated, manually, mechanically or electrically operated rides, except where admission is charged for the use of the equipment, nor shall this article be construed so as to limit the right of any person to conduct any hotel, restaurant or eating place at any amusement park.