O.C.G.A. § 52-6-35: Pilots’ bonds — Continuation of existing bonds; venue of actions on bonds; parties to actions.

All bonds given pursuant to prior law and in effect on March 8, 1945, are continued in full force and effect. Actions on bonds provided for in Code Section 52-6-34 may be brought in any court having jurisdiction thereof, without any order for that purpose, by any person or vessel endangered or endamaged by the misconduct, carelessness, or neglect of the pilot.