Unless otherwise noted, the words in this chapter have the following meanings:
ABANDONED VEHICLE
As defined in § 1224 of the Vehicle and Traffic Law.
BOAT
A vessel, ship, raft or any other floating craft.
IMPOUNDED BOAT
A boat removed pursuant to Chapter 37, Article II, of the Code of the Town of Islip.
IMPOUNDED VEHICLE
A vehicle removed pursuant to Chapter 6, § 6-1, of the Uniform Code of Traffic Ordinances of the Town of Islip.
[Amended 10-17-78 by L.L. No. 6, 1978]
OWNER
The person actually holding title to a vehicle or boat.
UNCLAIMED VEHICLE
Abandoned or impounded vehicles which are not redeemed within the time permitted by the Vehicle and Traffic Law.
VEHICLE
Every vehicle operated or driven upon a highway, except devices propelled by muscular power or used exclusively upon stationary rails or tracks, and snowmobiles.
VEHICLE AND TRAFFIC LAW
The New York State Vehicle and Traffic Law, § 1224, and any amendments thereto.