§ 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-32 – Membership.
76A-32. Membership. The Commission shall consist of three voting members, all appointed by the Governor. The president of the Morehead City Pilots’ Association shall serve as an ex officio nonvoting member. All of the three members appointed by the Governor, shall be from Carteret County. One additional nonvoting ex officio member shall represent the maritime […]
§ 76A-33 – Term.
76A-33. Term. It shall be the duty of the Governor to make initial appointments to the Commission on July 1, 1982. One of the initial appointees shall serve an initial three-year term. One shall serve an initial two-year term and one for an initial one-year term. Thereafter, all appointments shall be for a three-year term. […]
§ 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 […]