§ 9-1. Terms defined.


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  • The following words and phrases, when used in this chapter, shall have the meanings respectively ascribed to them in this section:
    BEACH
    All real property in or adjacent to the Town of Brookhaven along the shore of the Atlantic Ocean lying between the low water mark as a southerly boundary and the base of the dunes as the northerly boundary from the Long Cove Cut west to the westernmost boundary of the Town of Brookhaven, except when such term shall be applicable to sand beaches within the Town abutting the Long Island Sound.
    MOTOR VEHICLE
    Every motor vehicle which is self-propelled.
    OPERATOR
    Any person who operates or drives a motor vehicle.
    OWNER
    The recorded or registered owner of a motor vehicle.
    PUBLIC WAY
    Any road, street, walk, lane or any avenue, driveway or any public way.
    SCHOOL BUS
    Every motor vehicle used in the transportation of pupils and/or teachers to and from a school or school activities.
    TOWN
    The Town of Brookhaven.
    TOWN CLERK
    The Town Clerk of the Town of Brookhaven.