Section 550 Of Article 3. Marine Debris From California Harbors And Navigation Code >> Division 3. >> Chapter 3. >> Article 3.
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. For purposes of this article, the following terms have the
following meanings:
(a) A "vessel" includes every description of watercraft or other
artificial contrivance used, or capable of being used, as a means of
transportation by water.
(b) "Marine debris" is a vessel or part of a vessel, including a
derelict, wreck, hulk, or part of any ship or other watercraft or
dilapidated vessel, that is unseaworthy and not reasonably fit or
capable of being made fit to be used as a means of transportation by
water.