Mich. Admin. Code R. 281.1101 - Definitions
Rule 1.
(1) "Act"
means 1994 PA 451, MCL 324.80101 to MCL 324. 80199. Terms defined in the act
have the same meanings when used in these rules.
(2) "Buoy" means a floating device,
including, but not limited to, can, nun, mooring and spar, which by means of
certain specifications shall be used to warn vessel operators of natural or
artificial obstructions or hazards; to indicate safe channels and to furnish
information and control vessel operation.
(3) "Cardinal system" means an aid to
navigation based on the cardinal points of the compass, north, east, south, and
west.
(4) "Lateral system" means
aids to navigation based on the use of red and black solid colored
buoys.
(5) "Occulting" means a
light totally eclipsed at regular intervals, the duration of light always
greater than the duration of darkness.
(6) "Quick flashing" means a light flashing
not less than 60 flashes per minute.
(7) "Regulatory marker" means a buoy or
daymark that indicates to a vessel operator the existence of dangerous areas,
restricted or controlled areas and provides information and directions;
regulatory marker does not include buoys used to mark fish nets and
devices.
(8) "Slow flashing" means
a light flashing not more than 30 flashes per minute.
(9) "Uniform waterway marker system" means
the system of private aids to navigation, including regulatory markers, which
may be placed in the waters of the state.
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