This Legislature hereby finds that the theft of boats and marine
motors has increased dramatically in the past several years. Therefore,
the purpose of this article is to discourage such criminal activity
by prohibiting concealment activities which enhance the marketability
of such items.
As used in this article, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
MARINE HULL
Any boat, regardless of its means of propulsion.
MARINE MOTOR
The source of power, other than propulsion by wind-propelled
sail or human-propelled oar or paddle, which mechanically propels
a boat.
PERSON
Any individual, corporation, unincorporated association,
partnership, joint venture or joint-stock association.
Any violation of this article shall be punishable as a Class
A misdemeanor.