Definitions

As used in sections 23-4-23 to 23-4-35, inclusive, of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies: (1) "Camp Day" means from the time of arrival (1:00 p.m. check-in) until 12:00 noon the next day; (2) "Columbus Day" means the second Monday in October; (4) "Commissioner" means the Commissioner of Environmental Protection or his representative; (5) "Contractor" means a person retained, whether or not for compensation, by a renter in connection with an event, including without limitation a caterer, photographer, musician, or entertainer; (6) "Department" means the Department of Environmental Protection; (7) "Event" means a social, cultural, or business function, including without limitation a party, reception, fund raiser, conference, or seminar; (8) "Memorial Day" means the last Monday of May; (9) "Park" means any park, forest, or other recreational area managed by the Department; (10) "Park supervisor" means the Department employee stationed at a park who has ultimate responsibility for operations thereof; (11) "Person" means a person as defined by section 22a-2 of the Connecticut General Statutes; (12) "Picnic shelter" means an open-air, roofed structure, of whatever size and configuration, located at a state park, forest, or other recreational area; (13) "Rental" or "rent" means (a) for a picnic shelter: the occupation, for the fee and under the conditions specified in sections 23-4-23 to 23-4-35, inclusive, of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies, for the purpose of holding an event, and the exclusion from the picnic shelter of all persons other than the renter, the renter's guests or contractors, and representatives of the Department during a prescribed time; and (b) for rustic cabins for camping: the occupation, for the fee and under the conditions specified in sections 23-4-3 and 23-4-23 to 23-4-35, inclusive, of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies; (14) "Rental fee" means a rental fee under section 23-4-28 of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies; (15) "Renter" means person who or which rents, as that term is defined in this section; and (16) "Rustic cabin" means a small log structure with a front porch, windows and door, bunk beds inside, no electricity or running water.