Sec. 68.046. 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 68 - Brazoria County Pilots Licensing and Regulatory Act
Subchapter C. Pilot Licenses and Certificates
Section 68.031. License or Certificate Required
Section 68.033. Qualifications for License
Section 68.034. Qualifications for Certificate
Section 68.035. Application for License or Certificate
Section 68.036. Consideration of Application
Section 68.037. Branch Pilot Appointment by Governor
Section 68.038. Deputy Branch Pilot Appointment by Branch Pilot
Section 68.040. Terms of Licenses and Certificates
Section 68.041. Branch Pilot's License Renewal
Section 68.042. Deputy Branch Pilot
Section 68.043. Health and Drug Certification
Section 68.044. Suspension or Revocation of Branch Pilot's License
Section 68.045. Suspension or Revocation of Deputy Branch Pilot's Certificate