The law is named for Tyler Jarrell, who died in 2017 after being thrown from a ride at the Ohio State Fair. COLUMBUS, Ohio — Editor’s Note: The above video is from Gov. DeWine’s bill signing of Tyler’s Law on November 6, 2019 As fairs and festivals begin to make their return to the Buckeye State, the Ohio Department of Agriculture (ODA) held a briefing on Thursday to highlight new changes to amusement ride safety that are now in effect due to Tyler’s Law. Tyler’s Law is named for Tyler Jarrell, who died in 2017 after being thrown from a ride at the Ohio State Fair. The law, which made several improvements to the ride inspection process, was signed by Gov. Mike DeWine on November 6, 2019 and went into effect exactly one year later. “Nothing is more important than the health and safety of Ohioans,” said ODA Director Dorothy…
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