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Mich. State Rep. VanWoerkom's Plan Allowing 16-Year-Olds to Operate Amusement Rides Coasts Through Michigan House
March 11, 2020
LANSING, Michigan, March 11 -- The Michigan House Republicans issued the following news release on behalf of State Rep. Greg VanWoerkom:

Michigan is one step closer to joining 37 other states that allow 16-year-olds to operate any amusement park ride after the House voted overwhelmingly to approve state Rep. Greg VanWoerkom's plan.

Current state law requires a minimum age of 18 for the operation of rides with mechanical or electrical controls. The Norton Shores law . . .

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