Virginia § 54.1-920 Detention on seagoing vessel

Virginia Statutes

§ 54.1-920 — Detention on seagoing vessel

Virginia § 54.1-920

Title 54.1PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS

Subtitle IIPROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS REGULATED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL REGULATION AND BOARDS WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT

Ch. 9BRANCH PILOTS

Art. 5FEES AND CHARGES

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Va. Code Ann. § 54.1-920 (2026).

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If a pilot is detained on board any seagoing vessel he shall be paid by the master, owner, or consignee of the vessel the rate prescribed by the State Corporation Commission for a day's detention for each day detained. If any pilot is carried beyond the limits of the Commonwealth against his will, he shall be entitled to recover $300 from the master or owner of the vessel upon which he has been carried away.

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If a pilot is detained on board any seagoing vessel he shall be paid by the master, owner, or consignee of the vessel the rate prescribed by the State Corporation Commission for a day's detention for each day detained. If any pilot is carried beyond the limits of the Commonwealth against his will, he shall be entitled to recover $300 from the master or owner of the vessel upon which he has been carried away.