§462A-8 - Denial, suspension, or revocation.

     §462A-8  Denial, suspension, or revocation.  In addition to any other actions authorized by law, the director may deny the issuance of a license to any applicant, and may suspend or revoke the license of any pilot for any cause authorized by law, including but not limited to the following:

     (1)  Violation of this chapter or any rule adopted by the director;

     (2)  Loss, damage, or injury due to negligent pilotage;

     (3)  Habitual use of any substance rendering a pilot unfit to be entrusted with the charge of a vessel;

     (4)  Inability to physically or mentally perform the duties of a pilot;

     (5)  Failure to maintain active service as a pilot in the State;

     (6)  Procurement of a license through fraudulent misrepresentation or deceit;

     (7)  Participation in any unfair or deceptive act or practice as prohibited by section 480-2;

     (8)  Violation of any law or rule intended to promote marine safety or protect navigational waters;

     (9)  Failure to report marine accidents in accordance with the rules of this chapter; or

    (10)  Failure to maintain a current and valid federal pilots license issued in accordance with title 46, United States Code, chapter 71. [L 1978, c 231, pt of §2; am L 1985, c 126, §7; am L 1987, c 283, §33; am L 1992, c 202, §145]