Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. 391-4-5-.02

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through October 17, 2024

Rule 391-4-5-.02 - Definitions

For the purpose of these rules, the term:

(a) "Applicant" means any person who files an application with the Department for permission to hold a marine event;

(b) "Commissioner" means the Commissioner of Natural Resources of the State of Georgia;

(c) "Department" means the Department of Natural Resources of the State of Georgia;

(d) "Marine events" means any organized and/or advertised regatta, boat race, marine parade, water event, tournament or exhibition, excluding fishing tournaments, which by its nature, circumstance or location will introduce extra or unusual hazards to the public safety or the life of any person on the waters of this State or to the natural resources of this State;

(e) "Person" means any municipal corporation, county or legal consolidation thereof, individual, partnership, corporation, public or private authority and shall include the State of Georgia and all its departments, boards, bureaus, commissions, authorities, and any other agencies or instrumentalities;

(f) "Sponsor" means the person to whom the Department issues a permit to hold a marine event.

Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 391-4-5-.02

Ga. L. 1937, p. 264 as amended; and Ga. L. 1973, p. 1427 et seq. as amended.

Original Rule entitled "Lights" was received in the Office of Secretary of State on July 11, 1975, in accordance with Section 22 of the Georgia Boat Safety Act of 1973, Ga. Laws 1973, p. 1443.

Amended: Rule repealed and a new Rule of the same title adopted. Filed October 6, 1976; effective October 26, 1976.

Amended: Rule repealed and a new Rule entitled "Definitions" adopted. Filed December 12, 1979; effective January 1, 1980.

Amended: Filed January 30, 1981; effective February 19, 1981.

Amended: Filed July 1, 1982; effective July 21, 1982.