Sec. 67.045. 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 67 - Galveston County Pilots Licensing and Regulatory Act
Subchapter C. Pilot Licenses and Certificates
Section 67.031. License or Certificate Required
Section 67.033. Qualifications for License
Section 67.034. Qualifications for Certificate
Section 67.035. Application for License or Certificate
Section 67.036. Consideration of Application
Section 67.037. Branch Pilot Appointment by Governor
Section 67.038. Deputy Branch Pilot Appointment by Branch Pilot
Section 67.040. Terms of Licenses and Certificates
Section 67.041. Branch Pilot's License Renewal
Section 67.042. Deputy Branch Pilot
Section 67.043. Suspension or Revocation of Branch Pilot's License
Section 67.044. Suspension or Revocation of Deputy Branch Pilot's Certificate