Michigan Compiled Laws, Chapter 324. Natural Resources and Environmental Protection § 324.80102

(a) “Dealer” means a person and an authorized representative of that person who annually purchases from a manufacturer, or who is engaged in selling or manufacturing, 6 or more vessels that require certificates of number under this part.

(b) “Identification document” means any of the following:

(c) “Issuing authority” means the United States coast guard or a state that has a numbering system approved by the United States coast guard.

(d) “Law of another state” means a law or ordinance enacted by any of the following:

(e) “Lifeboat” means a small boat designated and used solely for lifesaving purposes, and does not include a dinghy, tender, speedboat, or other type of craft that is not carried aboard a vessel for lifesaving purposes.

(f) “Long-term incapacitating injury” means an injury that causes serious impairment of a body function.