§ 34-46-2. Definitions.
As used in this chapter, the following words shall have the following meanings unless
the context clearly indicates otherwise:
(1) "Default� means the failure to pay obligations incurred by the storage of a vessel
and associated charges.
(2) "Dry dock� means any space and/or real property designed and/or used for the purpose
of renting or leasing storage space for vessels.
(3) "Facility� means a marina, boatyard, or marine repair facility that provides, as part
of its commercial operation, the storage of vessels.
(4) "Last known address� means that address provided by the owner in the latest storage
agreement or the address provided by the owner in a subsequent notice of a change
of address.
(5) "Lien holder� means a person holding a security interest.
(6) "Operator� means the proprietor, operator, lessor, or sublessor of a dry dock facility,
his or her agent, or any other person authorized by him or her to manage the facility
or to receive rent from the owner under a rental agreement.
(7) "Owner� means a person, other than a lienholder, having a property interest in or
title to a vessel. The term includes a person entitled to use or have 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 it does not include a lessee
under a lease not intended as security.
(8) "Personal property� means movable property not affixed to land and includes, but is
not limited to equipment, goods, furniture, and household items whether affixed to
the vessel or not.
(9) "Storage agreement� means any written agreement or lease that establishes or modifies
the terms, conditions, rules, or any other provisions concerning the storage of a
vessel in a dry dock facility.
(10) "Vessel� means every description of watercraft used or capable of being used as a
means of transportation on water and any personal property located thereon and shall
include its appurtenances.