California · Harbors and Navigation Code - HNC
HNC §1172: Pilots licensed by the board shall be carefully examined as to their qualifications.
What this law says, in plain English
The board must carefully examine licensed pilots to verify their qualifications.
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Pilots licensed by the board shall be carefully examined as to their qualifications. A license as a pilot shall be granted for a term of 12 months. The license shall be renewed annually unless the board has good cause to withhold renewal pursuant to Article 2 (commencing with Section 1180) of this chapter.
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