Sec. 70.072. LIABILITY. (a) A pilot who charges a pilotage rate for pilot services different from the pilotage rates established under this chapter for the port in which the pilot serves is liable to each person who was charged the different rate for double the amount of pilotage.
(b) A court may include in a judgment in favor of a person who files suit to collect an amount owed under this chapter an award to cover 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
Section 70.061. Pilotage Rate Change
Section 70.062. Pilotage Rate Change Application
Section 70.063. Objection; Hearing
Section 70.064. Board Action on Application
Section 70.065. Pilot Financial Report
Section 70.066. Factors for Board Consideration
Section 70.068. Reporting and Stenographic Costs
Section 70.070. Emergency Pilotage Rates