For the purpose of this chapter, the following terms, phrases,
words, and their derivations shall have the meaning given herein.
If not defined herein, the word, term or phrase shall have the definition
commonly accepted including a relevant definition contained in the
Wisconsin Statutes. When not inconsistent with the context, the words
used in the present tense include the future, words in the plural
number include the singular number and words in the singular number
include the plural number. The word "shall" is always mandatory and
not merely directory:
FINE
Shall be the equivalent of the word "forfeiture," and vice
versa.
OPERATOR
Any person who has charge, care or control of a building,
structure or premises or part thereof.
PARK
All grounds, structures and watercourses which are or may
be located within any area dedicated to the public use as a park,
parkway, public boat landing, public lake access, recreation facility
or conservancy district in the Town.
PERSON
Includes a corporation, firm partnership, association, organization
and any other group acting as a unit as well as individuals, including
a personal representative, receiver or other representative appointed
according to law. Whenever the term "person" is used in any section
of this chapter prescribing a penalty or fine, as to partnerships
or associations, the work shall include the partners or members thereof,
and as to corporations, shall include the officers, agents or members
thereof who are responsible for any violation of such section.
PUBLIC ACCESS
Any access to navigable water by means of public property.
SLOW-NO-WAKE
The slowest possible speed of a watercraft so as to maintain
steerage.
TOWN
The Town of Rome, Adams County, Wisconsin, or any duly appointed
designate thereof, including, but not limited to, the Town Board and
Town committees.
TOWN BOARD or BOARD
The present governing body of the Town or any successors
to the legislative power of said body, or any duly appointed designate
thereof.