Texas · Texas Transportation Code

Tex. Transp. Code § 64.006: UNAUTHORIZED PILOT; LIABILITY

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An unlicensed person who pilots a vessel into or out of port when a licensed pilot offered services must pay $50 to that pilot, who may sue to collect.

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