Sec. 69.045. 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.
Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 745, Sec. 1, eff. June 20, 2003.
Structure Texas Statutes
Chapter 69 - Jefferson and Orange County Pilots Licensing and Regulatory Act
Subchapter C. Pilot Licenses and Certificates
Section 69.031. Licenses or Certificate Required
Section 69.033. Qualifications for License
Section 69.034. Qualifications for Certificate
Section 69.035. Application for License or Certificate
Section 69.036. Consideration of Application
Section 69.037. Branch Pilot Appointment by Governor
Section 69.038. Deputy Branch Pilot Appointment by Branch Pilot
Section 69.040. Terms of Licenses and Certificates
Section 69.041. Branch Pilot's License Renewal
Section 69.042. Deputy Branch Pilot
Section 69.043. Suspension or Revocation of Branch Pilot's License
Section 69.044. Suspension or Revocation of Deputy Branch Pilot's Certificate