For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
ANCHORED RAFTS. All types of non-powered rafts used for recreation purposes that are anchored seasonally on waters of the state or city.
ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT. Any of the following that are not radio equipment:
(1) An original system, part or component of a boat at the time that boat was manufactured, or a similar part or component manufactured or sold for replacement;
(2) Repair or improvement of an original or replacement system, part or component;
(3) An accessory or equipment for, or appurtenance to, a boat; and
(4) A marine safety article, accessory or equipment intended for use by a person on board a boat.
BOAT. A vessel.
BOAT LIVERY. A business that holds a vessel for renting, leasing or chartering.
CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE. As defined in § 7104 of the Public Health Code, Public Act 368 of 1978, being M.C.L.A. § 333.7104.
CONVICTION. A final conviction, the payment of a fine, a plea of guilty or nolo contendere if accepted by the court, a finding of guilt or a probate court disposition on a violation of this chapter, regardless of whether the penalty is rebated or suspended.
(Prior Code, § 21.5-11)
DEALER. A person and an authorized representative of that person who annually purchases from a manufacturer, or who is engaged in selling or manufacturing, six or more vessels that require certificates of number under this chapter or as required by state law.
IDENTIFICATION DOCUMENT. Any of the following:
(1) A valid Michigan operator’s or chauffeur’s license;
(2) A valid driver’s or chauffeur’s license issued by an agency, department or bureau of the United States or another state;
(3) An official identification card issued by an agency, department or bureau of the United States, the State of Michigan or another state; and
(4) An official identification card issued by a political subdivision of the State of Michigan or another state.
ISSUING AUTHORITY. The United States Coast Guard or a state that has a numbering system approved by the United States Coast Guard.
LAW OF ANOTHER STATE. A law or ordinance enacted by another state or by a local unit of government in another state.
LIFEBOAT. A small boat designated and used solely for lifesaving purposes, and does not include a dinghy, tender, speedboat or other type of craft that is not carried aboard a vessel for lifesaving purposes.
LONG-TERM INCAPACITATING INJURY. An injury that causes serious impairment of a body function.
(Prior Code, § 21.5-12)
MANUFACTURER. A person engaged in any of the following:
(1) The manufacture, construction or assembly of boats or associated equipment;
(2) The manufacture or construction of components for boats and associated equipment to be sold for subsequent assembly; and/or
(3) The importation of a boat or associated equipment into the state for sale.
MARINE LAW. This chapter, M.C.L.A. §§ 324.80101 et seq. (part 801) or a rule adopted under the state’s Administrative Code which is incorporated herein by reference.
MARINE SAFETY ACT. Former Public Act 303 of 1967, being M.C.L.A. §§ 281.1001 through 281.1199.
MARINE SAFETY PROGRAM. Marine law enforcement, search and rescue operations, water safety education, recovery of drowned bodies and boat livery inspections.
MICHIGAN VEHICLE CODE. Public Act 300 of 1949, being M.C.L.A. §§ 257.1 through 257.923.
MOTORBOAT. A vessel propelled wholly or in part by machinery.
OPERATE. To be in control of a vessel while the vessel is under way and is not secured in some manner such as being docked or at anchor.
OPERATOR. The person who is in control or in charge of a vessel while the vessel is under way and is not secured in some manner such as being docked or at anchor.
OWNER. A person who claims or is entitled to lawful possession of a vessel by virtue of that person’s legal title or equitable interest in a vessel.
(Prior Code, § 21.5-13)
PASSENGER. A person carried on board a vessel other than any of the following:
(1) The owner or his or her representative; and/or
(2) The operator.
PEACE OFFICER. Any of the following:
(1) A sheriff;
(2) A sheriff’s deputy;
(3) A deputy who is authorized by a sheriff to enforce this chapter, the Marine Laws or Marine Safety Act and who has satisfactorily completed at least 40 hours of law enforcement training, including training specific to this part;
(4) A village or township marshal;
(5) An officer of the Police Department of the city;
(6) An officer of the State Police; and/or
(7) The Director and conservation officers employed by the Department of Environmental Quality.
PERSONAL WATERCRAFT. A vessel that meets all of the following requirements:
(1) Uses a motor-driven propeller or an internal combustion engine powering a water jet pump as its primary source of propulsion;
(2) Is designed without an open load carrying area that would retain water; and
(3) Is designed to be operated by one or more persons positioned on, rather than within, the confines of the hull.
PORT. Left, and reference is to the port side of a vessel or to the left side of the vessel.
PROBATE COURT DISPOSITION. The entry of the probate court order of disposition for a child found to be within the provisions of Ch. XIIA of Public Act 288 of 1939, being M.C.L.A. §§ 712A.1 through 712A.31.
PROSECUTING ATTORNEY. The Prosecuting Attorney of the city.
REGATTA, BOAT RACE, MARINE PARADE, TOURNAMENT or EXHIBITION. An organized water event of limited duration that is conducted according to a prearranged schedule.
SLOW-NO WAKE SPEED. A very slow speed whereby the wake or wash created by the vessel would be minimal.
STARBOARD. Right, and reference is to the starboard side of a vessel or to the right side of the vessel.
STATE AID. Payment made by the state to a county for the conduct of a marine safety program.
UNDOCUMENTED VESSEL. A vessel that does not have, and is not required to have, a valid marine document issued by the United States Coast Guard or Federal Agency successor to the United States Coast Guard.
UNIFORM INSPECTION DECAL. An adhesive-backed sticker created by the state pursuant to M.C.L.A. § 324.80166 that is color-coded to indicate the year that it expires and is attached to a vessel in the manner prescribed for decals in M.C.L.A. § 324.80122.
USE. Operate, navigate or employ.
VESSEL. Every description of watercraft used or capable of being used as a means of transportation on water.
WATERS OF THIS STATE. Any waters within the territorial limits of the state, and includes those waters of the Great Lakes that are under the jurisdiction of the state.
WATERS OF THE CITY. Any waters within the territorial limits of the city and includes the waters of the state under the jurisdiction of the city.
(Prior Code, § 21.5-14)
(Ord. 1048, passed 5-18-1998)