§ 11-401. License required  


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  •    (a) In general. -- Except as otherwise provided in this subtitle, an individual shall be licensed by the Board before the individual may provide pilotage in the State.

    (b) Exception. -- An individual may provide pilotage to a vessel in distress until a licensed pilot comes on board and offers to provide pilotage.

    (c) Liability. -- A person who provides pilotage without a license is liable for any damages that result.


HISTORY: An. Code 1957, art. 74, § 4, 6; 1989, ch. 3, § 1.