California · Harbors and Navigation Code - HNC

HNC §1114: “Pilot” means any of the following: (a) Any person licensed under the authority of this division to pilot vessels other than an inland pilot.

What this law says, in plain English

This statute defines 'pilot' as a person licensed under this division to pilot vessels other than inland pilots. It is a definitional provision, not an offense.

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“Pilot” means any of the following: (a) Any person licensed under the authority of this division to pilot vessels other than an inland pilot. (b) Any person licensed as a bar pilot for the Bays of San Francisco, San Pablo, and Suisun prior to January 1, 1985. (c) Any existing inland pilot who becomes a pilot pursuant to Section 1141. (d) Any pilot licensed pursuant to subdivision (b) of Section 1171.

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