For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
CARRYING PASSENGERS FOR HIRE. The carriage of any person or persons by a vessel for a valuable consideration, whether direct or indirect, flowing to the owner, charterer, operator, agent or any other person interested in the vessel.
MOTORBOAT. Includes every surface vessel propelled by an internal combustion engine and not more than 65 feet in length from end to end over the deck, excluding sheer.
RED LIGHT or GREEN LIGHT. Light of that color which is visible for a distance of at least one mile on a dark night with clear atmosphere.
ROWBOAT. Includes every surface vessel, regardless of size, propelled by oars or paddles.
WHITE LIGHT. A clear, bright, colorless light of a character and strength as to be visible for distance of at least two miles on a dark night with clear atmosphere.
(1980 Code, § 13.601)