Section 651.1 Of Article 1. Operation And Equipment From California Harbors And Navigation Code >> Division 3. >> Chapter 5. >> Article 1.
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. As used in this chapter, unless the context clearly requires
a different meaning, "bather" or "bathing" means a person floating,
swimming, wading, or bodysurfing, with or without the use of a
flotation device, including, but not limited to, floating upon or
with the aid of a surfboard, paddle board, surfmat, innertube, life
preserver, or air mattress, except a flotation device which is
designed to be propelled by sail, mechanical means, power, oars, or
paddle.