The commissioners at each of the ports of this state are entitled to license during good behavior such citizens of the United States who are of good character as they shall think fit to act as pilots in piloting vessels underway in the waters of the several ports and rivers for which they shall be licensed. Any pilot who is licensed as of January 1, 1995, shall continue to act under such license until said license is revoked or the pilot is suspended or is retired as provided in this chapter.
History. Ga. L. 1886, p. 38, § 1; Civil Code 1895, § 1653; Ga. L. 1896, p. 85, § 1; Ga. L. 1901, p. 30, § 1; Civil Code 1910, § 1899; Ga. L. 1921, p. 103, § 1; Code 1933, § 80-104; Ga. L. 1945, p. 279, § 4; Ga. L. 1980, p. 1355, § 1; Ga. L. 1995, p. 846, § 2.
Structure Georgia Code
Title 52 - Waters of the State, Ports, and Watercraft
Chapter 6 - Pilots and Pilotage
§ 52-6-30. Qualifications for Pilot’s License
§ 52-6-33. Form of License; Oath of Pilot
§ 52-6-34. Pilots’ Bonds — Generally
§ 52-6-36. Revocation of License for Conducting or Piloting Vessel Arrested Under Court Process
§ 52-6-39. Issuance of Subpoenas
§ 52-6-40. Failure of Witness to Answer Subpoena
§ 52-6-41. Taking of Interrogatories and Depositions From Nonresidents and Seamen
§ 52-6-42. Appeal to Superior Court — Generally
§ 52-6-43. Appeal to Superior Court — Use of Interrogatories and Depositions
§ 52-6-44. Fees Relating to Hearings Before Commissioners
§ 52-6-46. Pilotage Fees — Fees for Coastwise Vessels
§ 52-6-47. Pilotage Fees — Time of Payment; Security for Payment
§ 52-6-49. Liabilities and Penalties for Failure to Take Pilot or Pay Pilotage Fees
§ 52-6-50. Fees of Pilots Aiding Vessel in Distress
§ 52-6-51. Right of Pilot Boat to One-Third of Inward and Outward Pilotage Fee
§ 52-6-52. Liability for Detaining Pilots on Vessels
§ 52-6-53. Compulsory Retirement of Pilots
§ 52-6-54. Acting as Pilot Without License; Interfering With or Disturbing Licensed Pilot