Vermont § 3302 - Definitions As used in this chapter, unless the context clearly requires a different meaning:

§ 3302. Definitions As used in this chapter, unless the context clearly requires a different meaning:

• (1) “All-round light” means a light showing an unbroken light over an arc of the horizon
  of 360 degrees. (2) “Holding tank” means a container or device designed to provide for the retention of
  wastes on board a vessel and to prevent the discharge of wastes into the waters of
  this State. (3) “Law enforcement officer” means a person designated in subdivision 4(11) of this title and includes deputy State game wardens and auxiliary State Police officers. (4) “Marine toilet” means any toilet on or within any vessel except those that have been
  permanently sealed and made inoperative. (5) “Masthead light” means a white light placed over the fore and aft centerline of the
  vessel showing an unbroken light over an arc of the horizon of 225 degrees and so
  fixed as to show the light from right ahead to 22.5 degrees abaft the beam on either
  side of the vessel, except that on a vessel of less than 12 meters in length, the
  masthead light shall be placed as nearly as practicable to the fore and aft centerline
  of the vessel. (6) “Motorboat” means any vessel equipped with machinery capable of propelling the vessel,
  whether or not such machinery is the principal source of propulsion. (7) “Operate” means to navigate or otherwise use a vessel. (8) “Owner” means a person, other than a lienholder, having the property in or title to
  a vessel