§ 18-1-101. DEFINITIONS.

(a)

In general. In this article the following words have the meanings indicated.

(b)

County. "County" includes an agency authorized by law or by direction of the County Executive or the County Administrative Officer to administer the provisions of this article.

(c)

Private property used by the public in general. "Private property used by the public in general" means a parking lot of a shopping center, condominium building, apartment building or development, or town house development where official county parking signs or fire hydrants have been situated.

(d)

Vehicle.

(1)

"Vehicle" means:

(i)

An automobile, motorcycle, wagon, carriage, omnibus, pushcart, bicycle, or other conveyance driven, propelled, or ridden by any force or power and in any manner, which is or may be used for pleasure riding or transportation of passengers, baggage, merchandise, or freight on a public highway;

(ii)

A commercial stand whether on wheels or not; and

(iii)

A draught or riding animal.

(2)

When an animal is attached to a vehicle, the animal and vehicle constitute one vehicle.

(3)

"Vehicle" does not include a baby carriage.

(1988 Code, § 21-1) (Bill No. 66-01, § 2, 7-1-2004; Bill No. 70-08, § 2, 8-17-2008)