Iowa Code 462A.18 – Owner’s civil liability
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Terms Used In Iowa Code 462A.18
- Operator: means a person who operates or is in actual physical control of a vessel. See Iowa Code 462A.2
- Owner: means a person, other than a lienholder, having the property right in or title to a motorboat or vessel. See Iowa Code 462A.2
- Undocumented vessel: means any vessel which is not required to have, and does not have, a valid marine document issued by the bureau of customs or a foreign government. See Iowa Code 462A.2
- Vessel: means every description of watercraft, other than a seaplane, used or capable of being used as a means of transportation on water or ice. See Iowa Code 462A.2
The owner and operator of any undocumented vessel shall be liable for any injury or damage occasioned by the negligent operation of such vessel.