N.J. Stat. § 12:8-35.1: Rights of owner, operator, master of vessel.

39. Nothing in this chapter shall affect the right of the owner, operator or master of a regulated vessel to choose, select or engage an individual docking pilot or tugboat company, or be construed to permit the commission to exercise any control or authority over docking pilot rates, pensions, benefits or other compensation of docking pilots.

L.2004,c.72,s.39.