310.1112 – Motor Vehicle Reports.
310.1112 Motor vehicle reports.—Each licensed state pilot or certificated deputy pilot shall have a duty to report within 48 hours any jurisdiction’s revocation or suspension of, or any action against, that pilot’s or deputy pilot’s license to operate a motor vehicle under circumstances involving alcohol or drugs. The jurisdiction’s acceptance of a relinquishment of license, stipulation, […]
310.0015 – Piloting Regulation; General Provisions.
310.0015 Piloting regulation; general provisions.— (1) Piloting is an essential service of such paramount importance that its continued existence must be secured by the state and may not be left open to market forces. (2) Because safety is the primary objective in the regulation of piloting by the state and because of the significant economies of scale in […]
310.1115 – Bridge Electronic Navigation Protection Equipment; Duty of Pilot.
310.1115 Bridge electronic navigation protection equipment; duty of pilot.— (1) When a piloted vessel passes under a bridge located in a harbor, in the approaches to a harbor, or in a river, and when electronic navigation protection equipment is available, it is the duty of the pilot or certificated deputy pilot on board to use the electronic […]
310.002 – Definitions.
310.002 Definitions.—As used in this chapter, except where the context clearly indicates otherwise: (1) “Vessel” includes every description of watercraft or other artificial contrivance used, or capable of being used, as a means of transportation on water. (2) “Pilot” means a licensed state pilot or a certificated deputy pilot. (3) “Board” means the Board of Pilot Commissioners. (4) “Port” means […]
310.121 – Application, Examination, and Biennial Fees.
310.121 Application, examination, and biennial fees.— (1) The department shall, in accordance with rules set by the board, assess and collect the following fees: (a) A fee not to exceed $300 for each application for licensure as a state pilot or certification as a deputy pilot. This fee shall be nonrefundable. (b) A fee not to exceed $300 for […]
310.011 – Board of Pilot Commissioners.
310.011 Board of Pilot Commissioners.— (1) A board is established within the Division of Professions of the Department of Business and Professional Regulation to be known as the Board of Pilot Commissioners. The board shall be composed of 10 members, to be appointed by the Governor, as follows: five members shall be licensed state pilots actively practicing […]
310.131 – Assessment of Percentage of Gross Pilotage.
310.131 Assessment of percentage of gross pilotage.—The department shall assess the licensed state pilots in the respective ports of the state a percentage of the gross amount of pilotage earned by such pilots during each year, which percentage will be established by the board not to exceed 2 percent, to be paid into the Professional Regulation […]
310.032 – Oath of Members of the Board.
310.032 Oath of members of the board.—Immediately, and before entering upon the duties of said office, the members of the board shall take the constitutional oath of office and shall file the same with the Department of State; there shall thereupon issue to said member a certificate of his or her appointment. History.—s. 2, ch. 75-201; […]
310.042 – Organization of Board; Meetings.
310.042 Organization of board; meetings.— (1) Immediately after the appointment and qualification of its members, the board shall meet and organize. Said board shall annually elect a chair and a vice chair from its membership. Members, while attending official board meetings, shall receive per diem and mileage, as specified in s. 112.061, from their place of residence […]
310.051 – Personnel; Employment.
310.051 Personnel; employment.— (1) The department may appoint or employ such personnel as may be necessary to assist the department and the board in doing and performing any and all of the powers, duties, and obligations set forth in this chapter. Such personnel need not be licensed state pilots or members of the board. Such personnel shall […]