§ 40-2-1. Definitions.

For purposes of this article the following words and phrases, whether in the singular or plural, shall have the meanings respectively ascribed to them by this section.

Park waters means all waters, navigable or non-navigable, including but not limited to basins, canals, channels and rivers, within City parks or other public places owned by the City of Detroit and under the jurisdiction of the City Recreation Department.

Permit means a daily, weekly, monthly seasonal or annual permit issued by the Recreation Department in conjunction with the use of (1) park waters; or (2) City property, including wharves, piers, docks or the like that provide immediate access to park waters or waters of the state.

Vessel means every description of watercraft used or capable of being used as a means of transportation on water.

Waters of the state means all groundwaters, lakes, rivers, streams and all other watercourses and waters within the jurisdiction of the State of Michigan.

(Code 1964, § 42-2-1; Ord. No. 21-13, § 1, 7-2-13)