For the purposes of this division, the words and phrases listed hereunder have the meanings designated herein, except when a particular context clearly requires a different meaning:
COUNTY: The county of Ogle, Illinois.
MOTORBOAT: Any vessel propelled by machinery, whether or not such machinery is the principal source of propulsion, but does not include a vessel which has a valid marine document issued by the bureau of customs of the United States government or any federal agency successor thereto.
MUNICIPALITY: A city, village or incorporated town in the county of Ogle, Illinois.
OPERATE: To navigate or otherwise use a motorboat or vessel.
PERSON: An individual, partnership, firm, corporation, association or the entity.
VESSEL OR WATERCRAFT: Every description of watercraft, other than a seaplane on the water, used or capable of being used as means for transportation on water. (Ord., 7-20-1993)