Section 13901 Of Chapter 11. Discharges From Houseboats On Or In The Waters Of The State From California Water Code >> Division 7. >> Chapter 11.

. As used in this article, "houseboat" means a watercraft or industrial or commercial structure on or in the waters of the state, floating or nonfloating, which is designed or fitted out as a place of habitation and is not principally used for transportation. "Houseboat" includes platforms, and waterborne hotels and restaurants. "City or county" means any city, county, city and county, or port authority.