§ 46-9-22.1. Grounds for minor disciplinary action.
The commission may suspend any pilot’s license for a period of not to exceed three (3) months upon satisfactory proof that:
(1) The pilot took charge of a vessel drawing more water than his or her license authorized; or
(2) The pilot has been guilty of any misconduct or neglect of duty detrimental to the business of piloting; or
(3) The pilot neglects or refuses to appear, without justifiable cause, before the commission after having been duly notified to appear.
History of Section.P.L. 1981, ch. 388, § 2.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Title 46 - Waters and Navigation
Chapter 46-9 - Pilots — Rhode Island Sound, Narragansett Bay, Sakonnet River, and Tributaries
Section 46-9-1. - Declaration of policy.
Section 46-9-2. - Vessels required to employ state licensed pilot — “Vessel” defined.
Section 46-9-3. - Vessels exempt from chapter.
Section 46-9-4. - Piloting without license.
Section 46-9-4.1. - Piloting without charts.
Section 46-9-5. - Pilotage commission.
Section 46-9-6. - Duties of commission.
Section 46-9-7. - Qualifications for original license.
Section 46-9-8. - Regulation of pilot boats.
Section 46-9-9. - Temporary pilot licenses — Emergencies.
Section 46-9-10. - Examination of applicants.
Section 46-9-11. - Deferment of applications for future examination.
Section 46-9-12. - Duration and renewal of licenses.
Section 46-9-13. - License fees.
Section 46-9-14. - Fall River pilots.
Section 46-9-15. - Prior licensees.
Section 46-9-16. - Pilot’s bond.
Section 46-9-17. - Liability for fees.
Section 46-9-18. - Lien for pilotage fees.
Section 46-9-19. - Commissions prohibited.
Section 46-9-20. - Accounts of fees — Payments to state — Use of funds.
Section 46-9-21. - Payment of pilotage fees.
Section 46-9-22. - Grounds for disciplinary action.
Section 46-9-22.1. - Grounds for minor disciplinary action.
Section 46-9-22.2. - Chemical test — Consent — Administration — Use as evidence — Refusal to submit.
Section 46-9-23. - Contest — Notice and opportunity to be heard.
Section 46-9-24. - Reinstatement following suspension.
Section 46-9-25. - Appeals from commission.
Section 46-9-26. - Penalty for violations.
Section 46-9-27. - Criminal penalty for intentional or grossly negligent violation — Felony.
Section 46-9-28. - Penalties — Misdemeanor.
Section 46-9-29. - Proceedings for enforcement — Injunctive relief.
Section 46-9-30. - Surrender of suspended or revoked license.
Section 46-9-31. - Appropriations.
Section 46-9-32. - Quarters and personnel for commission.