Section 352-12-005. Definitions.  


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  • As used in this chapter, the following words and terms have the meanings indicated, unless the context clearly requires otherwise:
    (1) "Commercial vessel" shall mean a vessel which is used, rigged, or licensed for any commercial use or purpose, but shall not include vessels operated within the terms of a concession lease or agreement with the commission.
    (2) "Commission" shall mean the Washington state parks and recreation commission.
    (3) "Designated fee facility" shall mean any facility designated as a fee facility by the director or designee.
    (4) "Director" shall mean the director of the Washington state parks and recreation commission.
    (5) "Facility" shall mean state park floats, piers, mooring buoys, docks, pilings and linear moorage facilities.
    (6) "Length" shall mean the overall length of a vessel as measured in a straight line parallel to the keel from the foremost part of the vessel to the aftermost part, not including bowsprit or bumkin or as shown on vessel's state or coast guard registration certificate.
    (7) "Manager or ranger" shall mean a duly appointed Washington state parks ranger, or agent of the commission, who is vested with police powers under RCW 79A.05.160.
    (8) "Night" shall mean the period between 1 p.m. and 8 a.m.
    (9) "Vessel" shall mean watercraft of every description, used or capable of being used as a means of transportation on the water.
    [Statutory Authority: RCW 79A.05.030, 79A.05.055, and 79A.05.070. WSR 04-01-068, § 352-12-005, filed 12/12/03, effective 1/12/04. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.51.040. WSR 99-04-117, § 352-12-005, filed 2/3/99, effective 3/6/99. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.51.040 and 43.51.060. WSR 82-08-027 (Order 59), § 352-12-005, filed 3/31/82.]
RCW 79A.05.030, 79A.05.055, and 79A.05.070. WSR 04-01-068, § 352-12-005, filed 12/12/03, effective 1/12/04. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.51.040. WSR 99-04-117, § 352-12-005, filed 2/3/99, effective 3/6/99. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.51.040 and 43.51.060. WSR 82-08-027 (Order 59), § 352-12-005, filed 3/31/82.