Sec. 70.044. 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 the 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 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 359, Sec. 4, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.
Structure Texas Statutes
Chapter 70 - Port of Corpus Christi Pilots Licensing and Regulatory Act
Subchapter C. Pilots' Licenses or Certificates
Section 70.031. Licenses or Certificate Required
Section 70.032. Qualifications for License
Section 70.033. Qualifications for Certificate
Section 70.034. Application for License or Certificate
Section 70.035. Consideration of Application
Section 70.036. Branch Pilot Appointment by Governor
Section 70.037. Deputy Branch Pilot Appointment by Branch Pilot
Section 70.039. Terms of Licenses and Certificates
Section 70.040. Branch Pilot's License Renewal
Section 70.041. Deputy Branch Pilot
Section 70.042. Suspension or Revocation of Branch Pilot's License
Section 70.043. Suspension or Revocation of Deputy Branch Pilot's Certificate