As used in KRS § 454.260 to KRS § 454.270, unless the context otherwise requires:
(1) “Vessel” means to include all navigable structures intended for commercial or pleasure transportation or any type of boating upon any river, lake, stream or body of water in the State of Kentucky. Said definition is to be interpreted liberally.

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Terms Used In Kentucky Statutes 454.260

  • State: when applied to a part of the United States, includes territories, outlying possessions, and the District of Columbia. See Kentucky Statutes 446.010

(2) “Boat” means to include all navigable structures intended for commercial or pleasure transportation or any type of boating upon any river, lake, stream or body of water in the State of Kentucky. Said definition is to be interpreted liberally.
(3) “Water craft” means to include all navigable structures intended for commercial or pleasure transportation or any type of boating upon any river, lake, stream or body of water in the State of Kentucky. Said definition is to be interpreted liberally.
(4) “Nonresident” means any person who does not live and reside in the State of Kentucky or any business or corporation which does not have the home office or principal place of business in the State of Kentucky.
History: Created 1966 Ky. Acts ch. 183, sec. 3.