Sec. 61.009. LIABILITY TO BOARD. (a) A vessel or the owner of a vessel that is piloted in violation of this chapter is liable to a board for $5,000 for each violation.
(b) The board may bring an action to enforce this section in district court in the county in which the violation occurred.
(c) In an action under Subsection (b), the court shall add to the amount of any judgment in favor of the board court costs and reasonable attorney's fees incurred by the board in obtaining the judgment.
Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.
Structure Texas Statutes
Chapter 61 - Compulsory Pilotage
Section 61.003. Duty to Engage Pilot
Section 61.004. Payment for Pilot
Section 61.005. Pilot Optional
Section 61.006. Board Jurisdiction
Section 61.007. Attorney General
Section 61.008. Liability to Pilot
Section 61.009. Liability to Board
Section 61.011. Certain United States License Required; Offense