As used in this article, the following terms shall have the meanings respectively ascribed to them in this section, unless the context clearly requires a different meaning:
(1) VESSEL. Every description of watercraft, other than a seaplane, capable of being used as a means of transportation on the water, but such term shall not include vessels 12 feet in length or less when used solely on farm ponds of less than 50 acres in size.
(2) WATERS OF THIS STATE. Any waters within the territorial limits of this state and the marginal sea adjacent to this state and the high seas when navigated as a part of a journey or ride to and from the shore of this state; provided, however, that "waters of this state" shall not be interpreted to mean any private pond which is not used for boat rentals or the charging of fees for fishing therein.
(3) OWNER. A person, other than a lienholder, having the property in or title to a vessel. The term includes a person entitled to the use or possession of a vessel subject to an interest in another person, reserved or created by agreement and securing payment or performance of an obligation, but the term excludes a lessee under a lease not intended as security.
(4) PERSON. An individual, partnership, firm, corporation, association or other entity.
(5) OPERATE. To navigate or otherwise use a vessel.
(6) COMMISSIONER. The commissioner of the State Department of Conservation and Natural Resources.
(7) STATE DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES or DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES. That department created by the laws of this state having supervision over game, fish, forestry, parks, seafoods and such lands of the state and such supervision over public waters of this state as now are constituted by law or any subsequent amendment thereto.
(8) CERTIFICATE. Registration by a vessel owner with the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, including the issuance of an identifying number awarded each vessel and the issuance of a pocket-size certificate of registration.
(9) LENGTH. Such term means measured from end to end over the deck excluding sheer.
Structure Code of Alabama
Title 33 - Navigation and Watercourses.
Chapter 5 - Registration and Operation of Vessels.
Article 1 - General Provisions.
Section 33-5-1 - Declaration of Policy.
Section 33-5-2 - Applicability of Article.
Section 33-5-4 - Division of Marine Police - Generally.
Section 33-5-6 - Enforcement of Article.
Section 33-5-7 - Records Kept Pursuant to Article.
Section 33-5-8 - Commissioner to Supply Information to Federal Agencies.
Section 33-5-9 - Vessels to Be Registered and Numbered.
Section 33-5-12 - Certificates of Registration and Numbers Generally - Numbering System.
Section 33-5-20 - Special Agents to Sell Boat Licenses.
Section 33-5-21 - Safety Provisions Relative to Boat Liveries.
Section 33-5-22.1 - "Sailboard" Defined; Hull Deemed Flotation Device.
Section 33-5-23 - Muffling Devices and Sirens.
Section 33-5-25 - Collisions, Accidents, and Casualties.
Section 33-5-26 - Water Skis and Aquaplanes.
Section 33-5-27 - Regattas, Races, Marine Parades, Tournaments and Exhibitions.
Section 33-5-28 - Rules and Regulations - Power of Commissioner to Promulgate.
Section 33-5-29 - Rules and Regulations - Filing and Publication.
Section 33-5-30 - Rules and Regulations - Admissibility as Evidence.
Section 33-5-31 - Local Regulation.
Section 33-5-32 - Jurisdiction of Offenses; Disposition of Fines.
Section 33-5-33 - Fees in Certain Prosecutions.
Section 33-5-34 - Fees of Arresting Officer.
Section 33-5-35 - Penalty for Violations of Chapter Generally.