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MD. Business Occupations and Professions Code Ann. §  11-502 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Occupations and Professions|Title 11 - Pilots|Subtitle 5 - Employment and Compensation of Pilots|Section 11-502 - Pilotage Fees

    (a)    The Public Service Commission shall establish pilotage fees in accordance with § 4–303 of the Public Utilities Article.    (b)    (1)    Regardless of whether the employment is required under § 11–501(a) of this subtitle or voluntary under § 11–501(c) of this subtitle, a vessel that employs a licensed pilot to provide pilotage shall pay the licensed pilot the full pilotage fee.        (2)    Regardless of whether the vessel uses the services of the pilot for the entire pilotage, a vessel that employs a licensed pilot to provide pilotage shall pay the licensed pilot the full pilotage fee.    (c)    Notwithstanding any contract between a licensed pilot who has provided pilotage for a vessel and the master, owner, charterer, or agent of the vessel or any other party, the vessel, its tackle, apparel, and furniture, and the master, owner, charterer, and agent of the vessel shall be jointly and severally liable for payment of the pilotage fee to the licensed pilot.    (d)    A licensed pilot who has provided pilotage for a vessel shall have a lien for the amount of the pilotage fee due, enforceable in a court of competent jurisdiction, on the vessel and its tackle, apparel, and furniture.    (e)    If a vessel fails to employ a licensed pilot to provide pilotage as required under § 11–501(a) of this subtitle, the vessel and its master, owner, charterer, and agent shall be jointly and severally liable for payment of the full pilotage fee as if a licensed pilot had been employed.
MD. Business Occupations and Professions Code Ann. §  11-503 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Occupations and Professions|Title 11 - Pilots|Subtitle 5 - Employment and Compensation of Pilots|Section 11-503 - Fees Payable to Association

    Pilotage fees due shall be paid to the Association as collection agent for its members.
MD. Business Occupations and Professions Code Ann. §  11-504 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Occupations and Professions|Title 11 - Pilots|Subtitle 5 - Employment and Compensation of Pilots|Section 11-504 - Inactive Pilots; Disabled Pilots

    (a)    A pilot is eligible for payments as an inactive pilot under § 11-505 of this subtitle if the pilot:        (1)    (i)    chooses to be placed on the list of inactive pilots maintained by the Association; and            (ii)    has been, for at least 25 years:                1.    a member in good standing of the Association; and                2.    licensed by the Board to provide pilotage for vessels of unlimited draft; or        (2)    (i)    1.    has been certified by two physicians chosen by the Board to be permanently incapable of providing pilotage; or                2.    has had a federal or State pilot’s license revoked for physical disability; and            (ii)    before becoming permanently disabled, the pilot was:                1.    a member in good standing of the Association; and                2.    licensed by the Board to provide pilotage for vessels of any draft.    (b)    A pilot is eligible for reduced payments as an inactive pilot under § 11-505 of this subtitle if the pilot:        (1)    chooses to be placed on the list of inactive pilots maintained by the Association; and        (2)    has been, for at least 20 years:            (i)    a member in good standing of the Association; and            (ii)    licensed by the Board to provide pilotage for vessels of unlimited draft.    (c)    Eligibility for payments as an inactive pilot shall cease if:        (1)    a pilot who was declared permanently incapable of providing pilotage becomes capable of providing pilotage; or        (2)    a pilot who had a federal or State pilot’s license revoked for physical disability has the license reissued.    (d)    Time of service as a licensed docking master on or before September 30, 2004, shall be included in determining a pilot’s eligibility for payment as an inactive pilot.    (e)    A pilot who held an unlimited docking master license on October 1, 2000, is eligible for reduced payments as an inactive pilot under § 11-505 of this subtitle if the pilot:        (1)    chooses to be placed on the list of inactive pilots maintained by the Association; and        (2)    has been, for at least 5 years:            (i)    a member in good standing of the Association or of the Association of Maryland Docking Pilots; and            (ii)    licensed by the Board to provide pilotage for vessels of unlimited draft.
MD. Business Occupations and Professions Code Ann. §  11-505 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Occupations and Professions|Title 11 - Pilots|Subtitle 5 - Employment and Compensation of Pilots|Section 11-505 - Distribution of Fees

    (a)    Each month, the Association shall distribute the pilotage fees that the Association collects in the following order:        (1)    within 10 days after the close of each month, the Association shall:            (i)    account to the Board for that month for the amount determined under subsections (b) and (c) of this section for distribution to the pilots who, at the beginning of that month, were eligible for payments as inactive pilots; and            (ii)    distribute that money on behalf of the Board; and        (2)    the balance of the pilotage fees collected shall be:            (i)    first, used by the Association to pay its expenses;            (ii)    second, paid to the Maintenance and Replacement Fund under § 11–506 of this subtitle; and            (iii)    finally, in accordance with the bylaws of the Association, paid to the regularly working licensed pilots who are members in good standing of the Association.    (b)    The amount to be distributed by the Association on behalf of the Board to eligible inactive pilots described under § 11–504(a) of this subtitle shall be computed by:        (1)    determining the greater of:            (i)    $200; or            (ii)    40% of the share payable under this subtitle for the month for which the payment is to be made to a regularly working licensed pilot; and        (2)    multiplying the figure determined under item (1) of this subsection by the number of pilots in the Association who, at the beginning of the month for which the payment is to be made, were eligible for payments as inactive pilots under this subsection.    (c)    The amount to be distributed by the Association on behalf of the Board to eligible inactive pilots described under § 11–504(b) of this subtitle shall be computed as follows:        (1)    for each pilot determining the greater of:            (i)    $200; or            (ii)    1.    32% of the share payable under this subtitle for the month for which the payment is to be made to a regularly working licensed pilot; and                2.    1.6% of the share payable under this subtitle for the month for which the payment is to be made to a regularly working licensed pilot in addition for each year of service in excess of 20 years and up to 25 years; and        (2)    totaling the sums determined under item (1) of this subsection for each pilot in the Association who, at the beginning of the month for which the payment is to be made, was eligible for payment as an inactive pilot under this subsection.    (d)    The amount to be distributed by the Association on behalf of the Board to eligible inactive pilots described under § 11–504(e) of this subtitle shall be 1.6% of the share payable under this subtitle for the month for which the payment is to be made to a regularly working licensed pilot for each full year of service following October 1, 2000.
MD. Business Occupations and Professions Code Ann. §  11-506 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Occupations and Professions|Title 11 - Pilots|Subtitle 5 - Employment and Compensation of Pilots|Section 11-506 - Maintenance and Replacement Fund

    (a)    The Board of Supervisors of the Association shall maintain a Maintenance and Replacement Fund for the replacement and repair of the major equipment of the Association.    (b)    The State Board of Pilots shall determine a percentage of the pilotage fees collected by the Association to be set aside in the Fund.    (c)    The Board of Supervisors of the Association shall obtain written approval from the State Board of Pilots for any expenditures from the Fund.    (d)    (1)    Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, the balance in the Fund shall remain at or above $500,000.        (2)    (i)    The balance of the Fund may fall below $500,000 for expenditures authorized by the Board.            (ii)    The balance of the Fund may not remain below $500,000 for more than 10 consecutive years.            (iii)    At no time shall the balance of the Fund fall below $100,000.    (e)    The Board of Supervisors of the Association shall deposit the money authorized under subsection (b) of this section into the Maintenance and Replacement Fund.    (f)    (1)    The Board of Supervisors of the Association shall hold the Maintenance and Replacement Fund in trust.        (2)    The Association:            (i)    may invest or hold the Fund in any manner that the Association finds desirable, in light of the nature and purpose of the Fund;            (ii)    may place control and management of the Fund, or a part of the Fund, with a bank or trust company that is subject to State or federal regulation; and            (iii)    is not limited to investments in property that has been designated, under any law of the State, as strictly suitable for investment of a trust fund.    (g)    Assets held in trust under this section are not subject to attachment or execution.
MD. Business Occupations and Professions Code Ann. §  11-507 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Occupations and Professions|Title 11 - Pilots|Subtitle 5 - Employment and Compensation of Pilots|Section 11-507 - Pilotage Fee for Assisting Vessel in Distress

    If an individual who is not a licensed pilot assists a vessel in distress and then turns the vessel over to a licensed pilot as provided in § 11-401(b) of this title, the Association shall pay the individual 50% of any pilotage fee received for the pilotage of the vessel.
MD. Business Occupations and Professions Code Ann. §  11-508 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Occupations and Professions|Title 11 - Pilots|Subtitle 5 - Employment and Compensation of Pilots|Section 11-508 - Required Audits

    (a)    The Association shall submit to the Board:        (1)    an annual financial audit of payments to pilots under § 11-505 of this subtitle; and        (2)    an annual financial audit of the Maintenance and Replacement Fund under § 11-506 of this subtitle.    (b)    The Board shall keep copies of the financial audits received under subsection (a) of this section.
MD. Business Occupations and Professions Code Ann. §  11-601 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Occupations and Professions|Title 11 - Pilots|Subtitle 6 - Miscellaneous Provisions|Section 11-601 - Regulations on Waste Disposal in Chesapeake Bay

    (a)    For purposes of subsection (b) of this section, the Department of the Environment shall prepare copies of the State regulations that govern the disposal of waste from vessels in the Chesapeake Bay.    (b)    Whenever a licensed pilot boards a vessel to provide pilotage, the licensed pilot shall present to the master of the vessel a copy of the State regulations that govern the disposal of waste from vessels in the Chesapeake Bay.
MD. Business Occupations and Professions Code Ann. §  11-602 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Occupations and Professions|Title 11 - Pilots|Subtitle 6 - Miscellaneous Provisions|Section 11-602 - Payments for Detaining Pilot or Carrying Pilot to Sea

    (a)    If a licensed pilot is detained for any reason on a vessel that has employed the pilot to provide pilotage, the master of the vessel shall pay the cost of the pilot’s maintenance and the daily rate of pay for an unlimited license pilot as determined by the bylaws of the Association for each day the pilot is detained.    (b)    If a licensed pilot is quarantined by order of a health officer because of conditions on a vessel that has employed the pilot to provide pilotage, the master of the vessel shall pay the pilot the cost of the pilot’s maintenance and the daily rate of pay for an unlimited license pilot as determined by the bylaws of the Association for each day that the pilot is quarantined.    (c)    If a master of a vessel carries a licensed pilot to sea under circumstances that are beyond the control of the pilot, the master shall:        (1)    pay the pilot the daily rate of pay for an unlimited license pilot as determined by the bylaws of the Association until the return of the pilot;        (2)    provide first class accommodations and maintenance for the pilot; and        (3)    at the first opportunity, return the pilot by first class passage to the home port of the pilot.    (d)    The master, owner, charterer, and agent of a vessel shall be jointly and severally liable for any payments due under this section.
MD. Business Occupations and Professions Code Ann. §  11-603 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Occupations and Professions|Title 11 - Pilots|Subtitle 6 - Miscellaneous Provisions|Section 11-603 - Licensed Pilot -- Conflicts of Interest

    (a)    A licensed pilot may not engage in conduct that constitutes a conflict of interest.    (b)    A conflict of interest exists in situations in which:        (1)    except as provided in subsection (c) of this section, a licensed pilot solicits or accepts financial or other consideration of value from a tugboat, towing, vessel-assist, vessel-owning, or vessel-chartering company, or an agent or officer of that company, or from any other entity providing services in the port community;        (2)    a licensed pilot takes any action with the intent to benefit or harm the economic interests of a tugboat, towing, vessel-assist, vessel-owning, or vessel-chartering company, or any other entity providing services in the port community;        (3)    a licensed pilot allows personal financial interests to conflict with professional responsibilities;        (4)    a licensed pilot solicits business for a tugboat, towing, vessel-assist, vessel-owning, or vessel-chartering company, or any other entity providing services in the port community; or        (5)    a licensed pilot discourages a person from engaging the services of a tugboat, towing, vessel-assist, vessel-owning, or vessel-chartering company, or any other entity providing services in the port community.    (c)    A conflict of interest does not exist in situations in which:        (1)    remuneration is paid to the pilot through the Association in return for the provision of pilotage services; or        (2)    there is an exchange of nominal social pleasantries between the licensed pilot and any entity providing services to the port community.
MD. Business Occupations and Professions Code Ann. §  11-701 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Occupations and Professions|Title 11 - Pilots|Subtitle 7 - Prohibited Acts; Penalties|Section 11-701 - Providing Pilotage Without License

    Except as otherwise provided in this title, a person may not provide, attempt to provide, or offer to provide pilotage in the State unless licensed by the Board.
MD. Business Occupations and Professions Code Ann. §  11-702 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Occupations and Professions|Title 11 - Pilots|Subtitle 7 - Prohibited Acts; Penalties|Section 11-702 - Misrepresentation

    Unless authorized under this title to provide pilotage, a person may not represent to the public, by use of a title, including “pilot”, “bay pilot”, “licensed pilot”, “State licensed pilot”, or “Maryland pilot”, by description of services, methods, or procedures, or otherwise, that the person is authorized by the State to provide pilotage.
MD. Business Occupations and Professions Code Ann. §  11-703 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Occupations and Professions|Title 11 - Pilots|Subtitle 7 - Prohibited Acts; Penalties|Section 11-703 - Refusing to Aid Vessel in Distress

    After receiving notice, a licensed pilot may not refuse to aid a vessel that is in distress:         (1)    within 18 nautical miles south of Cape Henry;        (2)    within 18 nautical miles east of Cape Henry;        (3)    in the Chesapeake Bay; or        (4)    in ports of Maryland.
MD. Business Occupations and Professions Code Ann. §  11-703.1 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Occupations and Professions|Title 11 - Pilots|Subtitle 7 - Prohibited Acts; Penalties|Section 11-703.1 - Participation in Port-Wide Job Action or Strike Prohibited

    A licensed pilot may not take part in a port-wide job action or strike. �
MD. Business Occupations and Professions Code Ann. §  11-704 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Occupations and Professions|Title 11 - Pilots|Subtitle 7 - Prohibited Acts; Penalties|Section 11-704 - Use of Unauthorized Pilot Boat

    Unless a person is a licensed pilot, the person may not use a boat as a pilot boat.
MD. Business Occupations and Professions Code Ann. §  11-705 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Occupations and Professions|Title 11 - Pilots|Subtitle 7 - Prohibited Acts; Penalties|Section 11-705 - Failure to Employ Pilot

    The master of a vessel may not fail to employ a pilot as required under § 11-501 of this title.
MD. Business Occupations and Professions Code Ann. §  11-706 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Occupations and Professions|Title 11 - Pilots|Subtitle 7 - Prohibited Acts; Penalties|Section 11-706 - Penalties

    (a)    Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, a person who violates any provision of this title is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $1,000 or imprisonment not exceeding 6 months or both.    (b)    A licensed pilot who violates any provision of § 11-601(b) of this title is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $100.
MD. Business Occupations and Professions Code Ann. §  11-801 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Occupations and Professions|Title 11 - Pilots|Subtitle 8 - Short Title; Termination of Title|Section 11-801 - Short Title

    This title may be cited as the “Maryland Pilots Act”.
MD. Business Occupations and Professions Code Ann. §  11-802 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Occupations and Professions|Title 11 - Pilots|Subtitle 8 - Short Title; Termination of Title|Section 11-802 - Termination of Title

    Subject to the evaluation and reestablishment provisions of the Maryland Program Evaluation Act, this title and all regulations adopted under this title shall terminate and be of no effect after July 1, 2032.
MD. Business Occupations and Professions Code Ann. §  12-102 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Occupations and Professions|Title 12 - Plumbers|Subtitle 1 - Definitions; General Provisions|Section 12-102 - Statement of Purpose

    The purposes of this title are to:         (1)    protect the integrity of the potable water supply;        (2)    provide for the efficient and safe discharge of storm drainage and sanitary drainage; and        (3)    ensure that qualified individuals carry out items (1) and (2) of this section.
MD. Business Occupations and Professions Code Ann. §  12-103 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Occupations and Professions|Title 12 - Plumbers|Subtitle 1 - Definitions; General Provisions|Section 12-103 - Scope of Title -- Counties

    (a)    Except as expressly provided in §§ 12–305, 12–307, and 12–503(b) of this title, this title does not apply to Baltimore County.    (b)    Except as expressly provided in §§ 12–305, 12–307, and 12–503(b) of this title, this title does not apply to areas of Montgomery and Prince George’s counties that are under the jurisdiction of the Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission.
MD. Business Occupations and Professions Code Ann. §  12-104 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Occupations and Professions|Title 12 - Plumbers|Subtitle 1 - Definitions; General Provisions|Section 12-104 - Scope of Title -- Exempt Individuals

    This title does not limit the right of an individual to practice well drilling if the individual is licensed or otherwise authorized under Title 13 of the Environment Article to practice well drilling.
MD. Business Occupations and Professions Code Ann. §  12-201 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Occupations and Professions|Title 12 - Plumbers|Subtitle 2 - State Board of Plumbing|Section 12-201 - Established

    There is a State Board of Plumbing in the Department.
MD. Business Occupations and Professions Code Ann. §  12-203 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Occupations and Professions|Title 12 - Plumbers|Subtitle 2 - State Board of Plumbing|Section 12-203 - Officers

    (a)    From among the members of the Board and with the advice of the Secretary, the Governor shall appoint a chairman.    (b)    Except for the chairman, the manner of election of officers and their terms of office shall be as the Board determines.
MD. Business Occupations and Professions Code Ann. §  12-204 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Occupations and Professions|Title 12 - Plumbers|Subtitle 2 - State Board of Plumbing|Section 12-204 - Quorum; Meetings; Compensation; Staff

    (a)    A majority of the members then serving on the Board is a quorum.    (b)    The Board shall determine the times and places of its meetings.    (c)    Subject to the State budget, each member of the Board is entitled to:        (1)    an annual salary of $3,600; and        (2)    reimbursement for reasonable expenses under the Standard State Travel Regulations.    (d)    The Board may employ a staff in accordance with the State budget.