As used in this article, the following definitions shall apply: (a) âFor-hire vesselâ means a for-hire vessel as defined in Section 4661 of the Public Utilities Code, irrespective of the number of passengers carried. (b) âCharter boatâ means a for-hire vessel operating on navigable water of the state in the coastal zone, as defined in Section 30103 of the Public Resources Code, whether or not the vessel is licensed by the state. However, âcharter boatâ does not include any boat operating solely within a harbor, as defined in Section 34, or any boat licensed for point-to-point service while operating within the scope of that license. (c) âOperatorâ means a person owning, controlling, operating, or managing a for-hire vessel. (d) âChartererâ means a person who receives compensation for contracting with an operator to transport three or more passengers. (e) âCoast Guardâ means the United States Coast Guard. (f) âLife preserverâ means a life preserver approved and certified by the Coast Guard and capable of providing at least 90 percent of factory-rated flotation capacity. (g) âPersonâ means any individual, firm, partnership, for-profit corporation, nonprofit corporation, limited liability company, company, association, joint stock association, trustee, receiver, assignee, or other similar entity or representative.
‹ Prev All California sections Next ›
Lexace provides legal information, not legal advice, and no attorney–client relationship is created. Statute text is provided for general information and may not reflect the most recent amendments; verify against the official state code.