Section 17. A pilot shall have a lien for his pilotage fees upon the hull and appurtenances of every vessel liable to him therefor under this chapter for sixty days after the completion of his services; but the lien shall not be enforced until approved by the commissioners.
Structure Massachusetts General Laws
Part I - Administration of the Government
Title XV - Regulation of Trade
Section 2 - Commissioners and Deputy Commissioners of Pilots; Appointment
Section 3 - Powers and Duties of Commissioners
Section 4 - Secretary to Commissioners of District One; Appointment; Duties
Section 15 - Discharge of Surety on Bond; Notice
Section 16 - New Bonds of Pilots
Section 17 - Lien of Pilots for Fees
Section 18 - Liability of Pilots
Section 19 - Exhibition of Commission
Section 20 - Suspension or Removal of Pilots Exceeding Commission Authority
Section 28 - Exemption of Vessels From Compulsory Pilotage
Section 31 - Rates of Pilotage; Other Charges
Section 31a - Pilotage Rate Board
Section 33 - Failure of Pilot to Anchor Vessels With Alien Passengers