N.J. Stat. § 12:8-37: Pilotage to be taxed or certified when amount disputed

If the owner or consignee of a vessel is dissatisfied with the amount of pilotage charged against the vessel, the pilot shall have the amount of pilotage claimed by him taxed or certified by the commissioners who shall examine and certify the same without charge. No action shall be maintained for such pilotage until the same has been so taxed or certified.