Definitions

Definitions A. COVERED RECREATIONAL VESSEL – means a recreational vessel that is less than 26 ft. overall in length and capable of developing 115 pounds or more of static thrust. B. ENFORCING AUTHORITY - means Marine Patrol Officers of the Mississippi Department of Marine Resources (MDMR) or any other duly deputized law enforcement officer of the State of Mississippi. C. ENGINE CUT-OFF SWITCH (ECOS) – An Engine Cut-off Switch is a safety mechanism used to shut off propulsion machinery when the operator is displaced from the helm. D. ENGINE CUT-OFF SWITCH LINK (ECOSL) – An ECOSL is the device that connects the operator to the ECOS. The link must be attached to the operator, the operator’s clothing, or operator’s personal floatation device. It is typically a coiled lanyard, but may also be an electronic fob. E. MARINE SAFETY ZONE - means an area of marine waters where special marine safety rules are instituted by the Executive Director of the MDMR. F. MOTORBOAT - means any undocumented vessel propelled by machinery, whether such machinery is the principal source of propulsion. G. NO WAKE ZONE - means an area of navigable marine water in which vessels are not allowed to create a potentially damaging wake or to operate the vessel above idle speed within one hundred (100) feet adjacent to any public harbor and/or public marina or within one hundred (100) feet of any public boat launching ramp facility. H. OWNER - means the person who claims lawful possession of a vessel by virtue of legal title or equitable interest therein which entitles him to such possession. I. OPERATOR - means the person who operates or has charge of the navigation or use of a motorboat or vessel. J. PERSONAL FLOATATION DEVICE - means a wearable flotation device classified and approved by the United States Coast Guard which is in such a condition that it is fit for its intended purpose, bears a legibly marked United States Coast Guard approval number, and is of an appropriate size for the person who intends to use it. K. PERSONAL WATERCRAFT - means a vessel which uses an inboard motor powering a water jet pump as its primary source of motive power and which is designed to be operated by a person sitting, standing, or kneeling on, or being towed behind the vessel rather than in the conventional manner of sitting or standing inside the vessel. L. VENDOR - means an individual or company in the business of renting vessels or personal watercraft to the general public for their use. M. VESSEL - means every description of watercraft, other than seaplane on the water, used or capable of being used as a means of transportation on the water. MISS. CODE ANN. §§ 59-21-83, 59-21-87, 59-21-117, 59-21-119, 59-21-121, 59-21-127 and 59- 21-151 and 46 U.S.C.A §4312. CHAPTER 03: RESTRICTIONS