California · Harbors and Navigation Code - HNC
HNC §1174: A pilot’s license shall be issued in the name of the State of California and contain a designation of the waters for which it is intended.
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California must issue pilot licenses in the state's name and specify which waters the license covers.
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A pilot’s license shall be issued in the name of the State of California and contain a designation of the waters for which it is intended. The license shall be signed by the president of the board.
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