California · Harbors and Navigation Code - HNC
HNC §1138: (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).
What this law says, in plain English
Pilots cruising offshore must assist the nearest vessel to shore or the one in most distress, or face a $100 penalty.
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(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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