Sec. 66.045. LIABILITY TO PILOT. (a) A person who is not a pilot and who, in violation of this chapter, pilots a vessel and the consignee of the vessel are liable to a pilot, on written demand, for the amount of the applicable pilotage rate.
(b) In an action to recover compensation under Subsection (a), the court may include in a judgment in favor of a pilot an award of court costs and reasonable attorney's fees.
Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.
Structure Texas Statutes
Chapter 66 - Houston Pilots Licensing and Regulatory Act
Subchapter C. Pilot Licenses and Certificates
Section 66.031. License or Certificate Required
Section 66.033. Qualifications for License
Section 66.034. Qualifications for Certificate
Section 66.035. Application for License or Certificate
Section 66.036. Consideration of Application
Section 66.037. Branch Pilot Appointment by Governor
Section 66.038. Deputy Branch Pilot Appointment by Branch Pilot
Section 66.040. Terms of Licenses and Certificates
Section 66.041. Branch Pilot's License Renewal
Section 66.042. Deputy Branch Pilot
Section 66.043. Suspension or Revocation of Branch Pilot's License
Section 66.044. Suspension or Revocation of Deputy Branch Pilot's Certificate