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HNC § 1138

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Where this section sits in the code
  1. Harbors and Navigation Code - HNC
  2. DIVISION 5. PILOTS FOR MONTEREY BAY AND THE BAYS OF SAN FRANCISCO, SAN PABLO, AND SUISUN [1100. - 1281.]
  3. CHAPTER 1. Pilots [1100. - 1146.]
  4. ARTICLE 7. Duties of Pilots [1130. - 1139.]

(a) When cruising offshore or standing out to sea, pilots shall go to the vessel nearest to shore or in the most distress, or incur a penalty of one hundred dollars ($100). For each refusal by a pilot to board a vessel when required, a penalty of one hundred dollars ($100) shall be incurred.

(b) A pilot may be suspended or expelled by the board for a violation of subdivision (a).

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