§ 21-1. Definitions.

For the purpose of this chapter, the following words shall have the meanings ascribed to them, respectively, by this section.

Channel shall mean the path of deeper water in a waterway that is normally followed by larger and deeper draft vessels. Channels may be dredged or determined by generally accepted practice.

Motorboat means any vessel propelled by machinery whether or not the machinery is the principal source of propulsion.

No wake means operation of a motorboat at the slowest possible speed required to maintain steerage and headway.

Operate shall mean to navigate or otherwise control the movement of a motorboat or a vessel.

Person shall not mean or be interpreted to include any law-enforcement officer while acting in the lawful discharge of his duties to the extent that his actions might or would otherwise constitute a violation of section 21-2 or section 21-3 hereinafter.

Vessel shall mean every description of watercraft, other than seaplanes on the water, used or capable of being used as a means of transportation on water.

Waterways shall mean all bodies of water within the territorial limits of Gloucester County upon which a vessel may operate.

Wharf shall mean an artificial structure into a body of water from the shore, to be used for the reception of boats and watercraft.

(Ord. of 6-7-83; Ord. of 5-4-2010)

(Ord. of 6-7-83; Ord. of 5-4-2010)