Section 28. All coastwise vessels not sailing under register and not carrying oil, hazardous material or hazardous waste in bulk as cargo in or entering upon areas of special interest within the waters of the commonwealth, United States public vessels, and United States fishing vessels shall be exempt from compulsory pilotage; provided, however, that if any such vessel requests the aid of a pilot, he shall, when permitted by the laws of the United States, serve the same in like manner as vessels not exempt, and shall be entitled to regular compensation.
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