§100-A. Confidentiality of complaints and investigative records 1. During investigation. All complaints and investigative records of the commission are confidential during the pendency of an investigation. Those records become public records upon the conclusion of an investigation unless confidentiality is required by some other provision of law. For purposes of this section, an investigation is […]
§100. Notice of hearing on complaint Before any person may be proceeded against on any complaint, such person or pilot must be notified in writing to appear before the commission. Such notice must specify the nature and substance of such complaint and be served personally or by certified mail addressed to such pilot at the […]
§101. Surrender of revoked or suspended license 1. Surrender of revoked or suspended license. A pilot whose license has been revoked or suspended shall surrender the license to the commission, which shall retain it until the period of the pilot’s suspension expires. A pilot whose license has been revoked or suspended who refuses to surrender […]
§102. Reinstatement following suspension Any pilot whose license has been suspended is, following the expiration of the period of the suspension, entitled to the reinstatement of the pilot’s license, as long as the pilot possesses the qualifications required of pilots as of the time the pilot’s suspension expires. [RR 2021, c. 2, Pt. B, […]
§103. Lapsed Any pilot heretofore licensed by the commission whose license lapses for any reason may be reinstated upon compliance with sections 91 and 93, as if applying for an initial license. [PL 1999, c. 355, §24 (AMD).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1969, c. 410, §1 (NEW). PL 1999, c. 355, §24 (AMD).
§104. Appeals from commission Any person aggrieved by any final order or decision of the commission with respect to any disciplinary action or any application for, or denial of, a pilot’s license may appeal therefrom to the Superior Court in accordance with the Maine Administrative Procedure Act. [PL 1977, c. 694, §750 (RPR).] SECTION […]
§105. Pilots currently serving (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL 1969, c. 410, §1 (NEW). PL 1979, c. 127, §206 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 355, §25 (RP).
§106. Disposition of fees All money received by the commission must be paid to the Treasurer of State and credited to the account for the commission within the budget of the Department of Transportation. [PL 1997, c. 727, Pt. C, §20 (AMD).] Money received by the commission must be used for the expenses of […]
§81. Appointment; bond (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL 1975, c. 771, §413 (AMD). PL 1985, c. 389, §27 (RP).
§82. Duties (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL 1985, c. 389, §29 (RP).
§83. Fees; complaints; suspension or removal (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL 1975, c. 771, §414 (AMD). PL 1985, c. 389, §30 (RP).
§84. Liability for damage (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL 1985, c. 389, §31 (RP).
§85-A. Definitions (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL 1983, c. 758, §13 (NEW). PL 1991, c. 509, §46 (AMD). PL 1997, c. 727, §C17 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 355, §3 (RP).
§85-B. Definitions As used in this subchapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. [PL 1999, c. 355, §4 (NEW).] 1. Actively piloting. “Actively piloting” means a person licensed as a pilot by the commission who is engaged in providing pilot services on a regular and ongoing basis within […]
§85. Declaration of policy It is declared to be the policy and intent of the Legislature and the purpose of this subchapter to provide for a system of state pilotage in order to provide maximum safety from the dangers of navigation for vessels entering or leaving the waters described in this subchapter, to maintain a […]
§86-A. Jurisdiction over coastal waters and rivers This subchapter applies to all Maine coastal waters and navigable waters with the exception of: [PL 1987, c. 689, §1 (RPR).] l. Piscataqua River. The Piscataqua River; [PL 1987, c. 689, §1 (RPR).] 2. Exempt waters. Those waters specifically exempted by the Maine Pilotage Commission; or […]
§86. Vessels required to take pilot Every foreign vessel and every American vessel under register, with a draft of 9 feet or more, entering or departing from any port or harbor within the waters described in section 86-A must take a pilot licensed under this chapter. Any master, owner, agent or consignee that fails to […]
§87-A. Exceptions 1. Vessels exempt. This subchapter does not apply to: A. Vessels under enrollment; [PL 1985, c. 389, §35 (NEW).] B. Fishing vessels; [PL 1985, c. 389, §35 (NEW).] C. Vessels powered predominantly by sail; [PL 1999, c. 355, §7 (AMD).] D. [PL 2011, c. 498, §1 (RP).] E. All […]
§87. Vessels exempt (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL 1969, c. 410, §1 (NEW). PL 1985, c. 389, §34 (RP).
§88. Piloting without license It is unlawful for any person not licensed as a pilot under this subchapter to pilot or offer to pilot a vessel not exempt from this subchapter. Any person found to be in violation of this subchapter must be assessed a fine not to exceed $5,000 for each instance of piloting, […]
