NAVIGATION LAW L. 1909, Ch. 42. "An Act relating to navigation, constituting chapter thirty-seven of the Consolidated Laws." (In effect February 17, 1909.) CHAPTER 37 OF THE CONSOLIDATED LAWS [Formerly L. 1897, Ch. 592, being chapter 30 of the General Laws.] Article 1. Short title; definitions (§§ 1, 2). 2. General provisions (§§ 3-36). 3. Hudson river navigation (§§ 40-46). 6. Rivers and streams as public highways (§§ 70-75). 8. Application; laws repealed; when to take effect (§§ 100-102). ARTICLE 1 Short Title; Definitions Section 1. Short title. 2. Definitions. § 1. Short title. This chapter shall be known as the "Navigation Law." Formerly L. 1897, ch. 592, § 1 part, as am'd by L. 1903, ch. 420, § 1. § 2. Definitions. As used in this chapter, the term "master" includes every person having for the time, the charge, control or direction of a steamboat or vessel; and the term " steamboat" or "steam vessel," includes every vessel propelled in whole or in part by steam. Formerly L. 1897, ch. 592, § 2. Explanation. For location and disposition of former sections of the Navigation Law see L. 1897, Ch. 592, in “Consolidated Schedule of Repeals," Vol. 7. [2587] |