California · Harbors and Navigation Code - HNC

HNC §1183: (a) Upon notification of nonrenewal of the license, a pilot is entitled to a trial and hearing in the same manner that other charges and accusations against pilots are tried.

What this law says, in plain English

A pilot notified that their license will not be renewed has the right to a trial and hearing following the same procedures used for other charges against pilots.

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(a) Upon notification of nonrenewal of the license, a pilot is entitled to a trial and hearing in the same manner that other charges and accusations against pilots are tried. (b) In every case of nonrenewal, suspension, or revocation of the license of a pilot for cause, the final decision of the board is subject to judicial review in accordance with law, and the court shall exercise its independent judgment on the evidence.

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