Alabama Statutes
§ 33-4-55 — Pilot Boats Must Offer Services to Vessels Nearest Bar
Alabama § 33-4-55
JurisdictionAlabama
Title 33Navigation and Watercourses
Ch. 4Pilots and Pilotage
Art. 2Pilots Generally
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Ala. Code § 33-4-55 (2026).
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THIS SECTION WAS REPEALED BY ACT 2026-18, EFFECTIVE JUNE 1, 2026.
Every pilot boat cruising or standing out to sea must offer service of a pilot to the vessel nearest the bar, unless a vessel more distant is in distress, under penalty of $50.00 for every neglect or refusal to approach such nearest vessel, to aid her if required, or to aid a vessel in sight showing signals of distress, and the commissioners may deprive a pilot so offending of his license.
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Legislative History
(Acts 1931, No. 81, p. 154, §34; Code 1940, T. 38, §79.)
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