(a)
The state board shall enforce this chapter, and may adopt standards, rules, and regulations for that purpose pursuant to Section 39601.
(b)
As used in this division, “cruise ship” means a commercial vessel that has the capacity to carry 250 or more passengers for hire. “Cruise ship” does not include the following:
(1)
Vessels without berths or overnight accommodations for passengers.
(2)
Noncommercial vessels, warships, vessels operated by nonprofit entities as determined by the Internal Revenue Service, and vessels operated by the state, United States, or a foreign government.
(3)
Oceangoing ships, as defined in subdivision (c).
(c)
As used in this division, “oceangoing ship” means a private, commercial, government, or military vessel of 300 gross registered tons or more calling on California ports or places.
