Section 139a.34. Jumper restrictions  


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  • (a) The minimum age for jumping is 16 years. An operator may establish a higher minimum age which it deems appropriate. The operator shall secure the consent of a parent or guardian for a jumper under 18 years of age. The parent or guardian shall be at least 18 years old and shall sign an authorization stating that he is the jumper’s parent or guardian and is consenting to the bungee jump. In addition, the parent or guardian shall be present at the approved operating site during the jump. The authorization shall be executed at the approved operating site in the presence of the bungee staff. The authorization shall be permanently retained by the owner with the daily log.

    (b) The operator shall inform each jumper that there are medical conditions which could be adversely affected by bungee jumping, and that the jumper should consult with his physician prior to jumping if he has any questions regarding the medical risks which bungee jumping may pose to the jumper.

    (c) If the operator believes that a person represents a danger to himself or others, the operator may not permit that person to jump.

    (d) The operator may not allow a person in a visibly intoxicated state to jump.