For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
INVENTORY. A periodic and randomly scheduled physical count of all rafts.
OPERATOR. The person who is the proprietor and/or agent of the raft rental business. Where the operation is a corporation, the term OPERATOR shall be the local manager.
PERSON. Individual, partnership, joint venture, joint stock company or corporation.
RAFT. Any floating device used by one or more persons for conveyance on water; however, this does not apply to personal floatation units worn on the body.
RAFT SHUTTLE. Any trailer or vehicle used to transport rafts owned by the operator or transported on behalf of other operators or individuals/groups.
RECORDER. The City Recorder or any other city employee designated by the City Council or City Administrator.
RENT. The total consideration paid for the use of a raft for a fixed period of time. Consideration will include the granting of the use of rafts at no charge to individuals, friends, family members, operators, charitable, civic, religious or social organizations.
RENTER. An individual or group that wishes to rent a raft for a fixed period of time.
USE. The right of possession, for a fixed period of time, for any raft.
(Ord. 147, passed 5-2-1996; Ord. 199, passed 12-20-2001)