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FL Stat § 310.061 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXII - Ports and Harbors|Chapter 310 - Pilots, Piloting, and Pilotage|310.061 - State Pilots; Number; Cross Licensing.

310.061 State pilots; number; cross licensing.—The board shall determine the number of pilots based on the supply and demand for piloting services and the public interest in maintaining efficient and safe piloting services. Based on the economic conditions of the port, the board may adopt rules authorizing cross licensing between ports, if this will best serve the public interest.History.—s. 2, ch. 75-201; s. 3, ch. 76-168; s. 1, ch. 77-457; ss. 6, 16, ch. 78-140; s. 13, ch. 81-302; s. 2, ch. 81-318; ss. 2, 3, ch. 84-185; ss. 2, 10, 11, ch. 86-280; s. 2, ch. 89-262; s. 4, ch. 91-429.
FL Stat § 310.073 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXII - Ports and Harbors|Chapter 310 - Pilots, Piloting, and Pilotage|310.073 - State Pilot Licensing.

310.073 State pilot licensing.—In addition to meeting other requirements specified in this chapter, each applicant for license as a state pilot must:(1) Be at least 21 years of age, as evidenced by a copy of a birth certificate or other legal proof of age.(2) Have successfully completed 12 years of formal education, as evidenced by a high school diploma or by equivalent evidence thereof that is satisfactory to the board.(3) Be in good physical and mental health, as evidenced by documentary proof of having satisfactorily passed a complete physical examination administered by a licensed physician within the preceding 6 months. The board shall adopt rules to establish requirements for passing the physical examination, which rules shall establish minimum standards for the physical or mental capabilities necessary to carry out the professional duties of a licensed state pilot. Such standards shall include zero tolerance for any controlled substance regulated under chapter 893 unless that individual is under the care of a physician, an advanced practice registered nurse, or a physician assistant and that controlled substance was prescribed by that physician, advanced practice registered nurse, or physician assistant. To maintain eligibility as a licensed state pilot, each licensed state pilot must annually provide documentary proof of having satisfactorily passed a complete physical examination administered by a licensed physician. The physician must know the minimum standards and certify that the licensee satisfactorily meets the standards. The standards for licensees shall include a drug test.(4) Have had at least 2 years of service as a deputy pilot in the port in which license as a licensed state pilot is desired, which service must have been attained during the period immediately preceding the examination required under s. 310.081(1). Further, at the time of application, each applicant must have a valid United States Coast Guard first-class unlimited pilot’s license covering all of the waters of the port in which license as a state pilot is desired and must have successfully completed the board-approved deputy pilot training program in the port in which license as a state pilot is desired.History.—ss. 4, 11, ch. 86-280; s. 2, ch. 89-262; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 342, ch. 94-119; s. 3, ch. 2016-224; s. 12, ch. 2018-106.
FL Stat § 310.075 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXII - Ports and Harbors|Chapter 310 - Pilots, Piloting, and Pilotage|310.075 - Deputy Pilot Training Program.

310.075 Deputy pilot training program.—The licensed state pilots in each port shall submit to the board for its approval a deputy pilot training program of not less than 2 years’ duration, applicable to all deputy pilots appointed to serve at such port. The following requirements constitute the parameters within which deputy pilot training programs are to be established and carried out by the licensed state pilots at all ports in this state:(1) Upon receiving his or her appointment, a deputy pilot must report to the licensed state pilots at the port he or she is appointed to serve and must serve a period of not less than 90 days as an observer trainee. During such period:(a) The observer trainee must accompany licensed state pilots, becoming thoroughly familiar with all of the waters, the channels, the harbor, and the port under varied conditions.(b) The observer trainee must obtain a valid United States Coast Guard first-class unlimited pilot’s license covering all of the waters of the port before the board may authorize him or her to pilot vessels within the limits and specifications established by the licensed state pilots of the port.(2) Upon completion of the observer-trainee period, the deputy pilot must submit to the board a deputy pilot vessel handling form for each vessel upon which he or she has accompanied a licensed state pilot. Each such form must be signed by the pilot in charge who accompanied the deputy pilot and must accurately recite:(a) The vessel’s registry, length, gross tonnage, and draft;(b) The name of the berth from which or to which the vessel was piloted;(c) The weather and sea conditions encountered;(d) The time of day;(e) Any marine incidents required to be reported under s. 310.111; and(f) The comments of the pilot in charge, including whether, under his or her supervision, the pilot in charge turned the navigation of the vessel over to the deputy pilot.(3) Each request to increase the limits and specifications under which a deputy pilot is authorized to pilot must be submitted to the board and must be accompanied by a deputy pilot vessel handling form as provided in subsection (2) for each vessel the deputy pilot has piloted since his or her limits and specifications were last increased by the board.(4) For successful completion of the deputy pilot training program, a deputy pilot must have gradually been increased in his or her authorized limits and specifications until the deputy pilot has been authorized by the board to pilot vessels with a maximum draft of not more than 3 feet less than the normal maximum draft allowable in the port in which the deputy pilot is authorized to pilot, as proposed by the licensed state pilots in that port and approved by the board.History.—ss. 5, 11, ch. 86-280; s. 2, ch. 89-262; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 281, ch. 95-148.
FL Stat § 310.091 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXII - Ports and Harbors|Chapter 310 - Pilots, Piloting, and Pilotage|310.091 - Powers of the Department.

310.091 Powers of the department.—In addition to all other powers conferred by this chapter, the department shall have the following powers:(1) To issue a license as a state pilot or a certificate as a deputy pilot to a qualified applicant who passes the examination conducted by the department.(2) In the course of any investigation, to issue and serve witness subpoenas and subpoenas duces tecum and administer oaths and take testimony.(3) To require holders of licenses or certificates and applicants for licenses or certificates to submit pertinent information under oath necessary to determine their qualifications or to enforce the provisions of this chapter.(4) When any violation of this chapter or rule promulgated thereunder has occurred or is threatened by any person, to institute proceedings in the appropriate courts in this state to restrain and enjoin such actions.(5) To require an applicant for vacancy, a licensed state pilot, or a certificated deputy pilot to submit proof of his or her mental or physical capability to serve, or to continue to serve, as a pilot or deputy pilot.History.—s. 2, ch. 75-201; s. 3, ch. 76-168; s. 1, ch. 77-457; ss. 9, 16, ch. 78-140; s. 2, ch. 81-318; ss. 2, 3, ch. 84-185; ss. 10, 11, ch. 86-280; s. 2, ch. 89-262; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 282, ch. 95-148.
FL Stat § 310.111 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXII - Ports and Harbors|Chapter 310 - Pilots, Piloting, and Pilotage|310.111 - Marine Incident Reports.

310.111 Marine incident reports.—Each collision, grounding, stranding, or other marine peril sustained or caused by a vessel on which there was employed a licensed state pilot or certificated deputy pilot shall be reported to the office of the board or the piloting consultant within 48 hours of the occurrence. In addition, a written report shall be submitted to the department on forms and in the manner prescribed by the department within 7 days of the occurrence. However, any marine incident involving oil spillage, pollution, physical injury, or death shall be reported to the board or the piloting consultant by telephone or telegram within 24 hours of the occurrence in addition to submission of the required written report.History.—s. 2, ch. 75-201; s. 3, ch. 76-168; s. 1, ch. 77-457; ss. 11, 16, ch. 78-140; ss. 13, 15, 25, 30, 34, 60, 62, ch. 80-406; s. 2, ch. 81-318; ss. 2, 3, ch. 84-185; ss. 7, 10, 11, ch. 86-280; s. 2, ch. 89-262; s. 6, ch. 90-54; s. 4, ch. 90-144; s. 4, ch. 91-429.
FL Stat § 310.1112 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXII - Ports and Harbors|Chapter 310 - Pilots, Piloting, and Pilotage|310.1112 - Motor Vehicle Reports.

310.1112 Motor vehicle reports.—Each licensed state pilot or certificated deputy pilot shall have a duty to report within 48 hours any jurisdiction’s revocation or suspension of, or any action against, that pilot’s or deputy pilot’s license to operate a motor vehicle under circumstances involving alcohol or drugs. The jurisdiction’s acceptance of a relinquishment of license, stipulation, consent order, plea of nolo contendere, or other settlement offered in response to or in anticipation of the filing of charges related to the license to operate a motor vehicle shall be construed as action against the license.History.—s. 346, ch. 94-119.
FL Stat § 310.1115 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXII - Ports and Harbors|Chapter 310 - Pilots, Piloting, and Pilotage|310.1115 - Bridge Electronic Navigation Protection Equipment; Duty of Pilot.

310.1115 Bridge electronic navigation protection equipment; duty of pilot.—(1) When a piloted vessel passes under a bridge located in a harbor, in the approaches to a harbor, or in a river, and when electronic navigation protection equipment is available, it is the duty of the pilot or certificated deputy pilot on board to use the electronic navigation protection equipment. If the electronic navigation protection equipment can be utilized only in conjunction with a portable device or devices located on board the piloted vessel, it is the responsibility of the pilot to bring such device or devices on board the piloted vessel and to remove such device or devices upon completion of the pilot’s duties aboard the piloted vessel.(2) In the event that any electronic navigation protection equipment or portable device associated with such equipment malfunctions during the approach of a piloted vessel to a bridge and the bridge is not visible from a distance of at least 2 miles from the piloted vessel, the pilot shall not transit the bridge and shall take any prudent action available to avoid such transit.History.—ss. 1, 2, ch. 82-126; s. 3, ch. 84-185; ss. 8, 10, 11, ch. 86-280; s. 2, ch. 89-262; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 283, ch. 95-148.
FL Stat § 310.121 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXII - Ports and Harbors|Chapter 310 - Pilots, Piloting, and Pilotage|310.121 - Application, Examination, and Biennial Fees.

310.121 Application, examination, and biennial fees.—(1) The department shall, in accordance with rules set by the board, assess and collect the following fees:(a) A fee not to exceed $300 for each application for licensure as a state pilot or certification as a deputy pilot. This fee shall be nonrefundable.(b) A fee not to exceed $300 for each examination for licensure as a state pilot or certification as a deputy pilot.(c) A fee not to exceed $300 for each examination review.(2) The department shall assess and collect biennially from each licensed state pilot and each certificated deputy pilot a fee, not to exceed $200 in the case of a licensed state pilot or $100 in the case of a certificated deputy pilot, such fees to be set by the board.History.—s. 2, ch. 75-201; s. 3, ch. 76-168; s. 1, ch. 77-457; ss. 12, 16, ch. 78-140; s. 2, ch. 81-318; ss. 2, 3, ch. 84-185; ss. 10, 11, ch. 86-280; s. 2, ch. 89-262; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 347, ch. 94-119.
FL Stat § 310.131 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXII - Ports and Harbors|Chapter 310 - Pilots, Piloting, and Pilotage|310.131 - Assessment of Percentage of Gross Pilotage.

310.131 Assessment of percentage of gross pilotage.—The department shall assess the licensed state pilots in the respective ports of the state a percentage of the gross amount of pilotage earned by such pilots during each year, which percentage will be established by the board not to exceed 2 percent, to be paid into the Professional Regulation Trust Fund by such pilots at such time and in such manner as the board prescribes or as is set forth in the General Appropriations Act. The financial records of all pilots and deputy pilots relating to pilotage are subject to audit by the department and the Auditor General. The department shall by rule set a procedure for verifying the amount of pilotage at each port and may charge costs to the appropriate port if the port does not comply with such procedure.History.—s. 2, ch. 75-201; s. 3, ch. 76-168; s. 1, ch. 77-457; s. 1, ch. 77-470; ss. 13, 16, ch. 78-140; s. 188, ch. 81-259; s. 2, ch. 81-318; s. 5, ch. 83-329; ss. 2, 3, ch. 84-185; ss. 10, 11, ch. 86-280; s. 2, ch. 89-262; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 348, ch. 94-119.
FL Stat § 310.141 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXII - Ports and Harbors|Chapter 310 - Pilots, Piloting, and Pilotage|310.141 - Vessels Subject to Pilotage.

310.141 Vessels subject to pilotage.—(1) All vessels shall have a licensed state pilot or certificated deputy pilot on board to direct the movements of the vessel when entering or leaving ports of this state or when underway upon the navigable waters of the bays, rivers, harbors, and ports of this state, except:(a) Vessels exempted by the laws of the United States;(b) Monohulled vessels drawing less than 7 feet of water;(c) Multihulled, swath, or nondisplacement vessels for which the product of the length overall and extreme beam is less than 6,000 square feet, and which draw less than 7 feet of water;(d) Any vessel, when docking or undocking; or(e) Any vessel, when moving about within a shipyard or moving between a shipyard and a berth or slip directly adjacent to the shipyard.(2) A vessel is docking or undocking when a tug or tugs are assisting the vessel, or the vessel is making use of a bow thruster or other lateral thrust devices incorporated into the vessel itself, in close proximity to the dock, with the vessel under the direction or control of the master, docking master, licensed state pilot, or certificated deputy pilot. If the vessel that is docking or undocking is under the direction or control of the master or docking master, such direction or control must have been delivered from the licensed state pilot or be in the process of being delivered to the licensed state pilot.(3) Nothing in this section shall be construed to deny the services of a licensed state pilot to a vessel otherwise exempt who applies for such service.History.—s. 2, ch. 75-201; s. 1, ch. 75-238; s. 3, ch. 76-168; s. 1, ch. 77-457; s. 16, ch. 78-140; s. 2, ch. 81-318; ss. 2, 3, ch. 84-185; ss. 10, 11, ch. 86-280; s. 2, ch. 89-262; s. 7, ch. 90-54; s. 5, ch. 90-144; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 349, ch. 94-119.
FL Stat § 310.142 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXII - Ports and Harbors|Chapter 310 - Pilots, Piloting, and Pilotage|310.142 - Pilotage at St. Marys Entrance.

310.142 Pilotage at St. Marys Entrance.—The board is authorized to enter into an agreement with the Board of Pilotage Commissioners for the corporate authority of St. Marys, Georgia, for reciprocal pilotage of vessels in the boundary waters and tributaries of St. Marys Entrance.History.—ss. 1, 2, ch. 89-262; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 8, ch. 2019-5.
FL Stat § 310.146 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXII - Ports and Harbors|Chapter 310 - Pilots, Piloting, and Pilotage|310.146 - Exemptions From Pilotage.

310.146 Exemptions from pilotage.—(1) United States vessels are exempted from the provisions of this chapter while transiting a private channel built, marked, maintained, and controlled for one-way traffic by a public utility for the sole purpose of servicing that facility and while under the control of a validly licensed federal pilot.(2) Any vessel is exempted from the provisions of this chapter while transiting the Miami River as a dead ship under the control of tugboats operated by federally licensed personnel.History.—ss. 9, 11, ch. 86-280; s. 2, ch. 89-262; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 350, ch. 94-119.
FL Stat § 310.161 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXII - Ports and Harbors|Chapter 310 - Pilots, Piloting, and Pilotage|310.161 - Piloting Without a License; Penalties.

310.161 Piloting without a license; penalties.—(1) Any individual who is not a licensed state pilot or a certificated deputy pilot, and who directs the movement of a vessel on which a licensed state pilot or certificated deputy pilot is required is guilty of piloting without a license. Any person piloting without a license is guilty of a misdemeanor of the second degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083.(2) In addition to, or in lieu of, the penalty provided in subsection (1), the department may seek the imposition of a civil penalty through the circuit court. The civil penalty shall be not less than $500 and not more than $5,000 for each offense. The court shall also award to the prevailing party court costs and reasonable attorney fees and, in the event the department prevails, may also award reasonable costs of investigation.(3) The vessel and its owner shall be obligated to pay to the licensed state pilots at the port where the violation of subsection (1) occurred, the pilotage rate which would otherwise have been applicable, and, if the pilots in said port must resort to legal action to obtain a judgment therefor, the court shall also award to the prevailing party court costs and reasonable attorney fees.History.—s. 2, ch. 75-201; s. 3, ch. 76-168; s. 1, ch. 77-457; s. 16, ch. 78-140; s. 2, ch. 81-318; ss. 2, 3, ch. 84-185; ss. 10, 11, ch. 86-280; s. 2, ch. 89-262; s. 8, ch. 90-54; s. 6, ch. 90-144; s. 4, ch. 91-429.
FL Stat § 310.171 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXII - Ports and Harbors|Chapter 310 - Pilots, Piloting, and Pilotage|310.171 - Pilots May Incorporate Themselves.

310.171 Pilots may incorporate themselves.—Any one or more licensed state pilots may incorporate in the manner provided under part I of chapter 607 or chapter 621.History.—s. 2, ch. 75-201; s. 3, ch. 76-168; s. 1, ch. 77-457; s. 16, ch. 78-140; s. 3, ch. 79-9; s. 2, ch. 81-318; ss. 2, 3, ch. 84-185; ss. 10, 11, ch. 86-280; s. 2, ch. 89-262; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 39, ch. 2014-209.
FL Stat § 310.181 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXII - Ports and Harbors|Chapter 310 - Pilots, Piloting, and Pilotage|310.181 - Corporate Powers.

310.181 Corporate powers.—All the rights, powers, and liabilities conferred or imposed by the laws of Florida relating to corporations for profit organized under part I of chapter 607 or under former chapter 608 before January 1, 1976, or to corporations organized under chapter 621 apply to corporations organized pursuant to s. 310.171.History.—s. 2, ch. 75-201; s. 3, ch. 76-168; s. 1, ch. 77-457; s. 16, ch. 78-140; s. 2, ch. 81-318; s. 23, ch. 83-216; ss. 2, 3, ch. 84-185; ss. 10, 11, ch. 86-280; s. 2, ch. 89-262; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 40, ch. 2014-209; s. 18, ch. 2015-148.
FL Stat § 310.183 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXII - Ports and Harbors|Chapter 310 - Pilots, Piloting, and Pilotage|310.183 - Immediate Inactivation of License or Certificate for Certain Violations.

310.183 Immediate inactivation of license or certificate for certain violations.—The department shall issue an emergency order placing on inactive status, for a period not to exceed 15 days, the license of any pilot or certificate of any deputy pilot who, while providing piloting services, is involved in a marine incident that results in the death of a human or, as determined by rule of the board, substantial physical injury to a human or significant property or environmental damage, unless the department determines that the incident is clearly not the result of the actions of the pilot or deputy pilot.History.—s. 353, ch. 94-119; s. 9, ch. 2019-5.
FL Stat § 310.185 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXII - Ports and Harbors|Chapter 310 - Pilots, Piloting, and Pilotage|310.185 - Rulemaking.

310.185 Rulemaking.—(1) The board has authority to adopt rules pursuant to ss. 120.536(1) and 120.54 to implement the provisions of this chapter.(2) The secretary of the department is deemed to be a person substantially affected by a rule or proposed rule for the purpose of seeking an administrative determination of the invalidity of such rule or proposed rule. The secretary may seek such administrative determination of the invalidity of any rule or proposed rule on the ground that it is an invalid exercise of delegated legislative authority or an undue restriction of competition, pursuant to chapter 120.History.—s. 12, ch. 81-302; ss. 10, 11, ch. 86-280; s. 2, ch. 89-262; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 354, ch. 94-119; s. 60, ch. 98-200.
FL Stat § 311.091 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXII - Ports and Harbors|Chapter 311 - Seaport Programs and Facilities|311.091 - Entry Into Public-Private Infrastructure Project Agreements for Port-Related Public Infrastructure Projects.

311.091 Entry into public-private infrastructure project agreements for port-related public infrastructure projects.—A seaport listed in s. 311.09(1) may receive or solicit proposals from and enter into a public-private infrastructure project agreement with a private entity, or a consortium of private entities, to build, operate, manage, maintain, or finance a port-related public infrastructure project.History.—s. 8, ch. 2010-201.
FL Stat § 311.10 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXII - Ports and Harbors|Chapter 311 - Seaport Programs and Facilities|311.10 - Strategic Port Investment Initiative.

311.10 Strategic Port Investment Initiative.—(1) There is created the Strategic Port Investment Initiative within the Department of Transportation. Beginning in fiscal year 2012-2013, a minimum of $35 million annually shall be made available from the State Transportation Trust Fund to fund the Strategic Port Investment Initiative. The Department of Transportation shall work with the deepwater ports listed in s. 311.09 to develop and maintain a priority list of strategic investment projects. Project selection shall be based on projects that meet the state’s economic development goal of becoming a hub for trade, logistics, and export-oriented activities by:(a) Providing important access and major on-port capacity improvements;(b) Providing capital improvements to strategically position the state to maximize opportunities in international trade, logistics, or the cruise industry;(c) Achieving state goals of an integrated intermodal transportation system; and(d) Demonstrating the feasibility and availability of matching funds through local or private partners.(2) Prior to making final project allocations, the Department of Transportation shall schedule a publicly noticed workshop with the Department of Economic Opportunity and the deepwater ports listed in s. 311.09 to review the proposed projects. After considering the comments received, the Department of Transportation shall finalize a prioritized list of potential projects.(3) The Department of Transportation shall, to the maximum extent feasible, include the seaport projects proposed to be funded under this section in the tentative work program developed under s. 339.135(4).History.—s. 6, ch. 2012-128; s. 11, ch. 2012-174.