Chapter 9
Pilots — Rhode Island Sound, Narragansett Bay, Sakonnet River, and Tributaries

Index of Sections

§ 46-9-1. Declaration of policy.

§ 46-9-2. Vessels required to employ state licensed pilot — “Vessel” defined.

§ 46-9-3. Vessels exempt from chapter.

§ 46-9-4. Piloting without license.

§ 46-9-4.1. Piloting without charts.

§ 46-9-5. Pilotage commission.

§ 46-9-6. Duties of commission.

§ 46-9-7. Qualifications for original license.

§ 46-9-8. Regulation of pilot boats.

§ 46-9-9. Temporary pilot licenses — Emergencies.

§ 46-9-10. Examination of applicants.

§ 46-9-11. Deferment of applications for future examination.

§ 46-9-12. Duration and renewal of licenses.

§ 46-9-13. License fees.

§ 46-9-14. Fall River pilots.

§ 46-9-15. Prior licensees.

§ 46-9-16. Pilot’s bond.

§ 46-9-17. Liability for fees.

§ 46-9-18. Lien for pilotage fees.

§ 46-9-19. Commissions prohibited.

§ 46-9-20. Accounts of fees — Payments to state — Use of funds.

§ 46-9-21. Payment of pilotage fees.

§ 46-9-22. Grounds for disciplinary action.

§ 46-9-22.1. Grounds for minor disciplinary action.

§ 46-9-22.2. Chemical test — Consent — Administration — Use as evidence — Refusal to submit.

§ 46-9-23. Contest — Notice and opportunity to be heard.

§ 46-9-24. Reinstatement following suspension.

§ 46-9-25. Appeals from commission.

§ 46-9-26. Penalty for violations.

§ 46-9-27. Criminal penalty for intentional or grossly negligent violation — Felony.

§ 46-9-28. Penalties — Misdemeanor.

§ 46-9-29. Proceedings for enforcement — Injunctive relief.

§ 46-9-30. Surrender of suspended or revoked license.

§ 46-9-31. Appropriations.

§ 46-9-32. Quarters and personnel for commission.

§ 46-9-33. Repealed.

§ 46-9-34. Severability.

§ 46-9-35. Inspection — Fees.