California Statutes
§ 1138. — 1138. (Added by Stats. 1974, Ch. 1256.)
California § 1138.
JurisdictionCalifornia
Code HNCHarbors and Navigation Code - HNC
Div. 5.DIVISION 5. PILOTS FOR MONTEREY BAY AND THE BAYS OF SAN FRANCISCO, SAN PABLO, AND SUISUN
Ch. 1.CHAPTER 1. Pilots
Art. 7.ARTICLE 7. Duties of Pilots
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Cal. Harbors and Navigation Code - HNC Code § 1138. (2026).
Text
(a)When cruising offshore or standing out to sea, pilots shall go to the vessel nearest to shore or in the most distress, or incur a penalty of one hundred dollars ($100). For each refusal by a pilot to board a vessel when required, a penalty of one hundred dollars ($100) shall be incurred.
(b)A pilot may be suspended or expelled by the board for a violation of subdivision (a).
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Legislative History
Added by Stats. 1974, Ch. 1256.
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