Section 11-401 - License required.
§ 11-401. License required.
(a) In general.- Except as otherwise provided in this subtitle, an individual shall be licensed by the Board before the individual may provide pilotage in the State.
(b) Exception.- An individual may provide pilotage to a vessel in distress until a licensed pilot comes on board and offers to provide pilotage.
(c) Liability.- A person who provides pilotage without a license is liable for any damages that result.
[An. Code 1957, art. 74, §§ 4, 6; 1989, ch. 3, § 1.]