§ 406-2. Definitions.

As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated:

BOAT/VESSEL

Every description of watercraft, used or capable of being used as a means of transportation on the water, including seaplanes, amphibious vehicles, and any other variable use craft when navigating or moored on the water.

BOW CHOCK

A rigging fitting on the bow of a vessel, normally mounted on deck or in the toe rail, to control a rigging or mooring line.

MOORING

Semipermanent ground tackle placed by a vessel owner or mooring servicer on or beneath (helix mooring) the bottom on behalf of a vessel owner; a place where vessels are kept at anchor.

MOORING BUOY

A buoy marking a mooring.

MOORING PERMIT

Written authorization issued by the Harbormaster's Office to moor a vessel.

A. 

INDIVIDUAL

Moorings placed for the private use of the vessel owner.

B. 

COMMERCIAL

Commercial moorings that are not for sale or rent but used by a commercial establishment for the holding of boats for sale, repair, or the like.

C. 

RENTAL

Moorings installed for which any type of user fee is charged.

(1) 

SEASONAL

Moorings offered for rent for periods exceeding three weeks.

(2) 

TRANSIENT

Moorings offered for rent for periods of up to three weeks.

MOORING SERVICER

Person(s) licensed by the Harbormaster's Office to perform mooring service, installation, inspection and maintenance services.

MOORING YEAR

January 1 to December 31. New mooring applications and permits will be available during the posted hours at the Harbormaster's Office, from the time mooring permit renewals are mailed until November 1 of each year.

OWNER

Includes individuals; prior to April 25, 2013, an owner could include corporations, societies, partnerships, associations, etc.

PENNANT

A line, cable, or chain by which a vessel is made fast to a mooring buoy.