Massachusetts ride owners claim tougher rules threaten their business

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At a six-hour hearing held by the Massachusetts Amusement Advisory Board, amusement industry members argued that new regulations could threaten their livelihood. One of the provisions that drew much fire was a measure asking ride owners for an itinerary at least 10 days before the first date of operation of the device. Ride owners said the rule gives them no flexibility when it comes to canceling operations because of rainy days or sudden changes of location.