§ 39-2. Definitions.

For the purposes of this chapter, the terms used herein are defined as follows:

COMMISSIONER

The Commissioner of Parks and Recreation of the Town of North Hempstead or his designee.

DEPUTY COMMISSIONER IN CHARGE OF GARDENS

The Deputy Commissioner in charge of gardens of the Town of North Hempstead or his designee.

GARDENS

Includes all botanic gardens or bird sanctuaries and other gardens under the jurisdiction of the Commissioner or Deputy Commissioner in charge of gardens, and such other appurtenances as the Commissioner or Deputy Commissioner in charge of gardens shall utilize, whether the same is now or hereafter owned or acquired by the Town of North Hempstead in fee or otherwise, including all land under and space above the surface of the ground.

PARK or PARKS

Includes all Town and special district parks, playgrounds, athletic fields, swimming pools, beaches, boardwalks and other recreation areas under the jurisdiction of the Commissioner, gardens as defined in this chapter and such other appurtenances as the Commissioner shall utilize, whether the same is now or hereafter owned or acquired by the Town of North Hempstead in fee or otherwise, including all land under and space above the surface of the ground.

RESIDENT

A resident of the Town of North Hempstead is a person who resides in the Town of North Hempstead and has so resided for the previous three months.

TOWN DOCK

A wharf, pier or platform built on the shore or out from the shore, providing access to navigable waters of the Town of North Hempstead, which is owned or operated and maintained by the Town of North Hempstead and designated by the Commissioner as a "Town dock."

Amended 12-29-1989 by L.L. No. 11-1989