Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia
Department 391 - RULES OF GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES
Chapter 391-4 - WILDLIFE RESOURCES DIVISION
Subject 391-4-5 - BOATING REGULATIONS
Rule 391-4-5-.02 - Definitions

(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.