§ 76A-47 – Pilotage rates.
76A-47. Pilotage rates. The Commission shall set charges for pilotage services on a published tariff basis to be reviewed and revised annually as necessary. The initial publication of rates shall be those now in effect and subsequent revisions shall be preceded by public notice at least 30 days prior to publication. The rates may be […]
§ 76A-48 – Vessels not liable for pilotage.
76A-48. Vessels not liable for pilotage. Any vessel, for reasons of safety, coming in from sea for harborage without assistance of a pilot, the wind and weather being such that such pilot assistance or service could not have been reasonably and safely given, shall not be liable for pilotage inward from sea. (1981 (Reg. Sess., […]
§ 76A-54 – Expenses of the Commission.
76A-54. Expenses of the Commission. The pilots’ association shall pay to the Commission, according to rules prescribed by the Commission, a percentage of all pilotage fees not to exceed two percent (2%) per annum for the purpose of providing funds to defray the necessary expense of the Commission. The appropriate percentage shall be set on […]
§ 76A-34 – Quorum.
76A-34. Quorum. A simple majority of voting members of the Commission shall constitute a quorum and may act in all cases. (1981 (Reg. Sess., 1982), c. 1176, s. 1.)
§ 76A-35 – Duties and authority.
76A-35. Duties and authority. (a) Rules and Regulations, Pilotage. – The Commission shall make and establish such rules and regulations as necessary and desirable respecting the qualifications, arrangements and station of pilots and for the control of navigation within the regulated area. In the development of such rules and regulations, the Commission should request the […]
§ 76A-36 – Classes of licenses.
76A-36. Classes of licenses. The Commission shall have general authority to issue three classes of licenses: (1) Limited. – A license to pilot vessels whose draft does not exceed 25 feet combined with a maximum length to be fixed by Commission rules. Limited licenses may be issued to those who pass requirements established by statute […]
§ 76A-42 – Apprentices.
76A-42. Apprentices. The Commission when it deems necessary for the best interest of the State is hereby authorized to appoint in its discretion apprentices, none of whom shall be less than 21 nor more than 35 years of age, and to make and enforce reasonable rules and regulations relating thereto. Apprentices shall serve for a […]
§ 76A-43 – Pilotage association.
76A-43. Pilotage association. In consideration that a mutual association for pilots has been formed, is operational and is expedient for effective management, the Commission shall recognize such a proper pilot association formed for the smooth business transactions in the provision of services. However, the Commission may prescribe such reasonable rules and regulations for the governance […]
§ 76A-44 – Number of pilots.
76A-44. Number of pilots. The Commission shall govern the number of pilots necessary to maintain an efficient pilotage service. Present active pilots shall continue to serve with the Commission’s power of reduction to be effective only in the case of natural attrition except as provided in G.S. 76A-45. Docking masters shall not be deemed pilots […]
§ 76A-45 – Pilot retirement.
76A-45. Pilot retirement. The Commission shall have and is hereby given authority in its discretion and under such reasonable rules and regulations as it may prescribe to retire from active service any pilot who shall become physically or mentally unfit to perform a pilot’s duties. Provided, however, that no pilot shall be retired, except with […]