(1) To issue a license as a state pilot or a certificate as a deputy pilot to a qualified applicant who passes the examination conducted by the department.
(2) In the course of any investigation, to issue and serve witness subpoenas and subpoenas duces tecum and administer oaths and take testimony.
(3) To require holders of licenses or certificates and applicants for licenses or certificates to submit pertinent information under oath necessary to determine their qualifications or to enforce the provisions of this chapter.
(4) When any violation of this chapter or rule promulgated thereunder has occurred or is threatened by any person, to institute proceedings in the appropriate courts in this state to restrain and enjoin such actions.
(5) To require an applicant for vacancy, a licensed state pilot, or a certificated deputy pilot to submit proof of his or her mental or physical capability to serve, or to continue to serve, as a pilot or deputy pilot.
History.—s. 2, ch. 75-201; s. 3, ch. 76-168; s. 1, ch. 77-457; ss. 9, 16, ch. 78-140; s. 2, ch. 81-318; ss. 2, 3, ch. 84-185; ss. 10, 11, ch. 86-280; s. 2, ch. 89-262; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 282, ch. 95-148.
Structure Florida Statutes
Title XXII - Ports and Harbors
Chapter 310 - Pilots, Piloting, and Pilotage
310.0015 - Piloting Regulation; General Provisions.
310.011 - Board of Pilot Commissioners.
310.032 - Oath of Members of the Board.
310.042 - Organization of Board; Meetings.
310.051 - Personnel; Employment.
310.061 - State Pilots; Number; Cross Licensing.
310.071 - Deputy Pilot Certification.
310.073 - State Pilot Licensing.
310.075 - Deputy Pilot Training Program.
310.081 - Department to Examine and License State Pilots and Certificate Deputy Pilots; Vacancies.
310.091 - Powers of the Department.
310.101 - Grounds for Disciplinary Action by the Board.
310.102 - Treatment Programs for Impaired Pilots and Deputy Pilots.
310.111 - Marine Incident Reports.
310.1112 - Motor Vehicle Reports.
310.1115 - Bridge Electronic Navigation Protection Equipment; Duty of Pilot.
310.121 - Application, Examination, and Biennial Fees.
310.131 - Assessment of Percentage of Gross Pilotage.
310.141 - Vessels Subject to Pilotage.
310.142 - Pilotage at St. Marys Entrance.
310.146 - Exemptions From Pilotage.
310.151 - Rates of Pilotage; Pilotage Rate Review Committee.
310.161 - Piloting Without a License; Penalties.
310.171 - Pilots May Incorporate Themselves.
310.183 - Immediate Inactivation of License or Certificate for Certain Violations.