76A-1. Commission established; powers generally. In consideration of the requirement for the safe and expeditious movement of waterborne commerce on the navigable waters of the State, it is deemed necessary to establish the Cape Fear Navigation and Pilotage Commission, hereinafter referred to as the Commission. The Commission shall have the exclusive power to license and […]
76A-2. Membership. The Commission shall consist of five voting members, four appointed by the Governor, and the president of the Wilmington-Cape Fear Pilots Association who shall serve as an ex officio voting member. Of the four members appointed by the Governor three shall be from New Hanover County, one shall be from Brunswick County. One […]
76A-3. Term. It shall be the duty of the Governor to make initial appointments to the Commission on July 1, 1981. Two of the initial appointees shall serve two-year terms; the other two appointees shall serve four-year terms. All appointees after the initial appointments shall serve four-year terms. Any vacancy in the membership appointed by […]
76A-4. Quorum. A simple majority of the Commission shall constitute a quorum and may act in all cases. (1981, c. 910, s. 1.)
76A-5. 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 Cape Fear River and from and to the Cape Fear Bar and the sea buoys. […]
76A-6. Classes of licenses. The Commission shall have general authority to issue the following classes of licenses: (1) Limited. – Limited licenses may be issued to those who pass requirements established by the Commission to entitle such person to a limited license. (2) Full. – A license to pilot any vessel. Provided there is a […]
