§ 1138

Added by Stats. 1974, Ch. 1256.
(a)When cruising offshore or standing out to sea, pilots shall go to the vessel nearest to shore or in the most distress, or incur a penalty of one hundred dollars ($100). For each refusal by a pilot to board a vessel when required, a penalty of one hundred dollars ($100) shall be incurred.
(b)A pilot may be suspended or expelled by the board for a violation of subdivision (a).

Other sections in Article 7 - Duties of Pilots

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