Definitions

For purposes of this chapter, unless it is plainly evident from the context that a different meaning is intended, the following words and phrases are defined: "Applicant" means a person applying for a permit. "Aquatic life" means any type of species of saltwater fish, mollusk, crustacean, arthropod, invertebrate, coral, or other animal that inhabits the marine environment and includes any part, product, egg, or offspring thereof; and marine plants, including seeds, roots, and other parts thereof. "Aquatic life operations" means the maintenance of an office, vehicle, boat, equipment, or other business activity conducted by a person in the county for all of the following purposes: 1. To harvest aquatic life; 2. To hold or transport aquatic life in a state of captivity; and 3. To sell aquatic life as pets. "Director" means the director of finance. "Effective date" means the date that the permit is issued or renewed. "Enforcement departments" means the department of parks and recreation, the department of police, and the department of human concerns. "Financial interest" means an interest held by an individual, or the individual's spouse that is: 1. An ownership interest in a business; 2. A creditor interest in an insolvent business; 3. An employment, or prospective employment for which negotiations have begun; 4. An ownership interest in real or personal property; 5. A loan or other debtor interest; or 6. A directorship or officership in a business. "Harvest" or "harvesting" means to catch or take aquatic life from the marine environment. "Operator" means a person engaged in aquatic life operations. "Permit" means a permit issued pursuant to this chapter. ( Ord. No. 5676 , § 10, 2024; Ord. No. 3765, § 1, 2010)