Michigan Administrative Code
Department - Natural Resources
Law Enforcement Division
State Uniform Waterway Marking System
Section R. 281.1101 - Definitions
Current through Vol. 24-04, March 15, 2024
Rule 1.
(1) "Act" means 1994 PA 451, MCL 324.80101 to MCL 324. 80199. Terms defined in the act have the same meanings when used in these rules.
(2) "Buoy" means a floating device, including, but not limited to, can, nun, mooring and spar, which by means of certain specifications shall be used to warn vessel operators of natural or artificial obstructions or hazards; to indicate safe channels and to furnish information and control vessel operation.
(3) "Cardinal system" means an aid to navigation based on the cardinal points of the compass, north, east, south, and west.
(4) "Lateral system" means aids to navigation based on the use of red and black solid colored buoys.
(5) "Occulting" means a light totally eclipsed at regular intervals, the duration of light always greater than the duration of darkness.
(6) "Quick flashing" means a light flashing not less than 60 flashes per minute.
(7) "Regulatory marker" means a buoy or daymark that indicates to a vessel operator the existence of dangerous areas, restricted or controlled areas and provides information and directions; regulatory marker does not include buoys used to mark fish nets and devices.
(8) "Slow flashing" means a light flashing not more than 30 flashes per minute.
(9) "Uniform waterway marker system" means the system of private aids to navigation, including regulatory markers, which may be placed in the waters of the state.
