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SC Code § 54-15-240 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 54 - Ports and Maritime Matters|Chapter 15 - Pilots And Pilotage|Section 54-15-240. Payment of pilots detained beyond time appointed.

 Every master of an outward bound vessel who shall engage a pilot for an appointed time of departure shall have his vessel in readiness for sailing at such time and every master of a vessel who shall detain a pilot beyond the time appointed so that he cannot proceed to sea although wind and weather should permit, shall pay for such detention in accordance with the published schedule of rates and fees provided for under the provisions of Section 54-15-290.  HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 56-1424; 1952 Code Section 56-1429; 1942 Code Section 6705; 1932 Code Section 6705; Civ. C. '22 Section 3603; Civ. C. '12 Section 2493; Civ. C. '02 Section 1637; G. S. 1276; R. S. 1377; 1878 (16) 421; 1958 (50) 1624; 2006 Act No. 237, Section 1, eff March 17, 2006.  Effect of Amendment  The 2006 amendment made nonsubstantive language changes.
SC Code § 54-15-250 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 54 - Ports and Maritime Matters|Chapter 15 - Pilots And Pilotage|Section 54-15-250. Penalty for carrying off pilots.

 If any master or commander of a vessel shall carry off any of the pilots, he shall allow that pilot the daily rate specified under the provisions of Section 54-15-290 for each and every day during his absence and supply him with provisions and other necessities in the same manner as is usual for the maintenance and accommodation of masters of vessels. The master, as well as the owner, consignee, and security of the vessel, shall be liable for this sum. However, no pilot who is carried off shall be entitled to any of the sums if the vessel shall have laid to for the space of sixteen hours after having crossed the bar and no pilot boat shall have appeared at the time to receive the pilot on board. The master, owner, or consignee shall defray the expenses of the pilot back to the port to which he may belong.  HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 56-1425; 1952 Code Section 56-1430; 1942 Code Section 6706; 1932 Code Section 6706; Civ. C. '22 Section 3604; Civ. C. '12 Section 2494; Civ. C. '02 Section 1638; G. S. 1277; R. S. 1378; 1878 (16) 421; 1958 (50) 1624; 2006 Act No. 237, Section 1, eff March 17, 2006.  Effect of Amendment  The 2006 amendment made nonsubstantive language changes.
SC Code § 54-15-260 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 54 - Ports and Maritime Matters|Chapter 15 - Pilots And Pilotage|Section 54-15-260. Duty of pilots during war or under special orders.

 In case of war no pilot shall bring in or furnish supplies to any armed vessel belonging to an enemy at war with the United States or carry out any armed vessel to that enemy, without being ordered to do so by the constituted authorities of the United States. Every pilot violating this section shall forfeit his license and be disqualified forever from acting as a pilot. If at any time the President of the United States or the Governor of the State shall prohibit the furnishing with supplies, or the bringing in or the carrying out of any vessel belonging to any nation or state or to a subject of any nation or state, every pilot shall comply with every prohibition, on pain of incurring the same penalty and punishment as for like offenses in time of war.  HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 56-1426; 1952 Code Section 56-1431; 1942 Code Section 6698; 1932 Code Section 6698; Civ. C. '22 Section 3596; Civ. C. '12 Section 2486; Civ. C. '02 Section 1630; G. S. 1269; R. S. 1370; 1878 (16) 417; 1958 (50) 1624; 2006 Act No. 237, Section 1, eff March 17, 2006.  Effect of Amendment  The 2006 amendment, at the beginning of the second sentence, substituted "Every pilot violating this section" for "And every pilot herein in any wise offending" and made nonsubstantive changes throughout.
SC Code § 54-15-270 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 54 - Ports and Maritime Matters|Chapter 15 - Pilots And Pilotage|Section 54-15-270. Pilot requirements for vessels entering ports.

 All vessels entering into the pilotage area of a port for the purpose of entering the port, except United States vessels engaged in coastwise trade having on board a pilot licensed by the United States Coast Guard for that area and United States vessels under one hundred net registered tons, are required to receive on board for entering into, departing from, or shifting within the port, an amply licensed pilot offering to board.  HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 56-1427; 1952 Code Section 56-1432; 1942 Code Section 6701; 1932 Code Section 6701; Civ. C. '22 Section 3599; Civ. C. '12 Section 2489; Civ. C. '02 Section 1633; G. S. 1272; R. S. 1373; 1878 (16) 419; 1902 (23) 1024; 1958 (50) 1624; 1991 Act No. 56, Section 8; 2006 Act No. 237, Section 1, eff March 17, 2006.  Effect of Amendment  The 2006 amendment made a nonsubstantive language change.
SC Code § 54-15-280 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 54 - Ports and Maritime Matters|Chapter 15 - Pilots And Pilotage|Section 54-15-280. Unauthorized pilotage.

 No person shall be authorized or permitted to conduct and pilot any vessel, except those excepted in Section 54-15-270, over the bar, into, out of, or within the harbor of any port, unless the person shall be a then currently licensed pilot and no branch pilot shall be authorized to pilot any vessel with a deeper draft of water than his branch. Any person prohibited from pilotage who shall presume to pilot vessels in violation of this prohibition, shall be entitled to no fee, gratuity, or reward for so doing, shall pay the regular pilotage to the group of associated licensed pilots in the port and shall be subject to a fine of five hundred dollars or imprisonment for not more than thirty days. This prohibition shall not prevent any person from assisting any vessel in distress, provided the person shall deliver up the vessel to the first licensed pilot who shall offer to board.  HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 56-1428; 1952 Code Section 56-1433; 1942 Code Section 6704; Civ. C. '22 Section 3602; Cr. C. '22 Section 234; Civ. C. '12 Section 2492; Cr. C. '12 Section 398; Civ. C. '02 Section 1636; G. S. 1275; R. S. 1376; 1878 (16) 420; 1909 (26) 187; 1958 (50) 1624; 2006 Act No. 237, Section 1, eff March 17, 2006.  Effect of Amendment  The 2006 amendment made nonsubstantive language changes.
SC Code § 54-15-290 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 54 - Ports and Maritime Matters|Chapter 15 - Pilots And Pilotage|Section 54-15-290. Rates and fees; publication thereof.

 All rates and fees for all pilotage services for each port shall be fixed by the Commissioners of Pilotage for the port and the South Carolina Commissioners of Pilotage shall require the pilots to have printed and made available to all interested parties a published schedule of rates and fees.  HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 56-1429; 1952 Code Sections 56-1434 to 56-1436; 1942 Code Sections 6702, 6709; 1932 Code Sections 6702, 6709; Civ. C. '22, Sections 3600, 3607; Civ. C. '12 Sections 2490, 2497; Civ. C. '02 Sections 1634, 1641; G. S. 1273, 1280; R. S. 1374, 1381; 1878 (16) 419, 422; 1894 (22) 800; 1958 (50) 1624; 2006 Act No. 237, Section 1, eff March 17, 2006.  Effect of Amendment  The 2006 amendment substituted South Carolina Commissioners of Pilotage" for "Commissioners".
SC Code § 54-15-300 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 54 - Ports and Maritime Matters|Chapter 15 - Pilots And Pilotage|Section 54-15-300. Investigation of marine disasters; subpoena of witnesses.

 (A) On the occasion of any marine disaster or if the South Carolina Commissioners of Pilotage having jurisdiction has reason to believe that a pilot has violated a provision of this chapter or a regulation promulgated under this chapter or if a person files a written complaint with the commissioners having jurisdiction alleging that a pilot has become unfit to practice, the Commissioners of Pilotage may initiate an investigation.  (B) In conducting the investigation, the Commissioners of Pilotage having jurisdiction may subpoena witnesses, compel their attendance, take evidence, and require the production of any matter which is relevant to the investigation including, but not limited to, the existence, description, nature, custody, condition, and location of books, documents, or other tangible items and the identity and location of persons having knowledge of relevant facts or any other matter reasonably calculated to lead to the discovery of material evidence. Upon failure to obey a subpoena or to answer questions propounded by the South Carolina Commissioners of Pilotage having jurisdiction, the department on behalf of the commissioners may apply to the Administrative Law Court for an order requiring the person to comply.  HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 56-1430; 1952 Code Section 56-1440; 1942 Code Section 6713; 1932 Code Section 6713; Civ. C. '22 Section 3611; Civ. C. '12 Section 2501; Civ. C. '02 Section 1645; G. S. 1284; R. S. 1385; 1878 (16) 424; 1958 (50) 1624; 2006 Act No. 237, Section 1, eff March 17, 2006.  Effect of Amendment  The 2006 amendment rewrote this section.
SC Code § 54-15-310 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 54 - Ports and Maritime Matters|Chapter 15 - Pilots And Pilotage|Section 54-15-310. Designation of hearing officer or hearing panel; disciplinary proceedings.

 (A) The results of an investigation must be presented to the South Carolina Commissioners of Pilotage having jurisdiction. The commissioners, in accordance with the Administrative Procedures Act, may take disciplinary action authorized by Section 40-1-120. The commissioners may designate a hearing officer or hearing panel to conduct hearings or take other action as may be necessary under this section.  (B) For the purpose of a disciplinary proceeding in accordance with the Administrative Procedures Act, the South Carolina Commissioners of Pilotage for the respective area may administer oaths and issue subpoenas for the attendance and testimony of witnesses and the production and examination of books, papers, and records on behalf of the commissioners, upon request, on behalf of a party to the case. Upon failure to obey a subpoena or to answer questions propounded by the commissioners, its hearing officer or panel, the South Carolina Commissioners of Pilotage having jurisdiction may apply to the Administrative Law Court for an order requiring the person to comply with the subpoena.  HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 56-1431; 1952 Code Section 56-1441; 1942 Code Section 6692; 1932 Code Section 6692; Civ. C. '22 Section 3590; Civ. C. '12 Section 2480; Civ. C. '02 Section 1624; G. S. 1266; R. S. 1364; 1878 (16) 416; 1958 (50) 1624; 2006 Act No. 237, Section 1, eff March 17, 2006.  Effect of Amendment  The 2006 amendment rewrote this section.
SC Code § 54-15-320 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 54 - Ports and Maritime Matters|Chapter 15 - Pilots And Pilotage|Section 54-15-320. Discipline of licensees.

 (A) Upon a determination by the South Carolina Commissioners of Pilotage for the respective area that one or more of the grounds for discipline exists, the Commissioners of Pilotage having jurisdiction may:  (1) issue a public reprimand;  (2) impose a fine not to exceed five hundred dollars;  (3) place a licensee on probation or restrict or suspend the individual's license for a definite or indefinite time and prescribe conditions to be met during probation, restriction, or suspension including, but not limited to, satisfactory completion of additional education or of a supervisory period;  (4) revoke the license permanently or for a period specified by the South Carolina Commissioners of Pilotage for the respective area before the pilot shall be eligible to re-apply.  (B) A decision by the Commissioners of Pilotage having jurisdiction to discipline a licensee as authorized under this section must be by a majority vote of the total membership of the Commissioners of Pilotage serving at the time the vote is taken.  (C) A final order of the South Carolina Commissioners of Pilotage having jurisdiction disciplining a licensee under this section is public information.  (D) Upon a determination by the Commissioners of Pilotage having jurisdiction that discipline is not appropriate, the Commissioners of Pilotage may issue a nondisciplinary letter of caution.  HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 56-1432; 1952 Code Section 56-1442; 1942 Code Section 6696; 1932 Code Section 6696; Civ. C. '22 Section 3594; Civ. C. '12 Section 2484; Civ. C. '02 Section 1628; G. S. 1267; R. S. 1368; 1878 (16) 417; 1902 (23) 1023; 1958 (50) 1624; 1993 Act No. 181, Section 1287, eff March 1, 1994; 2006 Act No. 237, Section 1, eff March 17, 2006.  Effect of Amendment  The 1993 amendment added the last sentence, pertaining to review by an administrative law judge.  The 2006 amendment rewrote this section.
SC Code § 54-15-330 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 54 - Ports and Maritime Matters|Chapter 15 - Pilots And Pilotage|Section 54-15-330. Appeal of administrative decision.

 A person aggrieved by a final action of the South Carolina Commissioners of Pilotage for the respective area may appeal the decision to the Administrative Law Court in accordance with the Administrative Procedures Act and the rules of the Administrative Law Court. Service of a petition requesting a review does not stay the South Carolina Commissioners of Pilotage having jurisdiction decision pending completion of the appellate process.  HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 56-1433; 1952 Code Section 56-1443; 1942 Code Section 6696; 1932 Code Section 6696; Civ. C. '22 Section 3594; Civ. C. '12 Section 2484; Civ. C. '02 Section 1628; G. S. 1267; R. S. 1368; 1878 (16) 417; 1902 (23) 1023; 1958 (50) 1624; 2006 Act No. 237, Section 1, eff March 17, 2006.  Effect of Amendment  The 2006 amendment rewrote this section which formerly dealt with surrender of license.
SC Code § 54-15-340 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 54 - Ports and Maritime Matters|Chapter 15 - Pilots And Pilotage|Section 54-15-340. Collection of costs and fines.

 (A) In an order issued in resolution of a disciplinary proceeding before the South Carolina Commissioners of Pilotage having jurisdiction, a pilot found in violation of this chapter may be directed to pay a sum not to exceed the reasonable costs of investigation, inspection, and prosecution of the case in addition to other sanctions.  (B) A certified copy of the actual costs, or a good faith estimate of costs where actual costs are not available, is prima facie evidence of reasonable costs.  (C) Failure to make timely payment in accordance with the order results in the collection of costs in accordance with Title 40, Chapter 1.  (D) The South Carolina Commissioners of Pilotage having jurisdiction may conditionally renew or reinstate for a maximum of one year the license of an individual who demonstrates financial hardship and who enters into a formal agreement to reimburse the Commissioners of Pilotage within that one-year period for the unpaid costs.  (E) All costs and fines imposed pursuant to this chapter are due and payable immediately upon imposition or at the time indicated by final order of the Commissioners of Pilotage. Unless the costs and fines are paid within sixty days after the order becomes final, the order becomes a judgment and may be collected in any manner provided in Title 40, Chapter 1. The South Carolina Commissioners of Pilotage may collect costs and attorney's fees incurred in executing the judgment. Interest at the legal rate accrues on the amount due from the date imposed until the date paid.  HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 56-1434; 1952 Code Section 56-1444; 1942 Code Section 6714; 1932 Code Section 6714; Civ. C. '22 Section 3612; Civ. C. '12 Section 2502; Civ. C. '02 Section 1646; G. S. 1284; R. S. 1385; 1878 (16) 424; 1958 (50) 1624; 2006 Act No. 237, Section 1, eff March 17, 2006.  Effect of Amendment  The 2006 amendment rewrote this section.
SC Code § 54-15-350 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 54 - Ports and Maritime Matters|Chapter 15 - Pilots And Pilotage|Section 54-15-350. Limit on liability for damages caused by pilots.

 A licensed ship's pilot is not liable for damages in excess of five thousand dollars for damages or loss occasioned by the pilot's errors, omissions, fault, or neglect in the performance of pilotage services, except for wilful misconduct or reckless disregard for safety by the pilot.  HISTORY: 1988 Act No. 536, Section 3; 2006 Act No. 237, Section 1, eff March 17, 2006.  Effect of Amendment  The 2006 amendment reprinted this section with no apparent change.
SC Code § 54-15-360 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 54 - Ports and Maritime Matters|Chapter 15 - Pilots And Pilotage|Section 54-15-360. Owners and operators also liable.

 When a pilot boards a vessel he becomes a servant of the vessel and its owner and operator. Nothing in this chapter exempts the vessel, its owner, or operator from liability for damage or loss occasioned by the ship to a person or property on the ground that the ship was piloted by a pilot licensed by the State, or the damage or loss was occasioned by the error, omission, fault, or neglect of a pilot licensed by the State.  HISTORY: 1988 Act No. 536, Section 3; 2006 Act No. 237, Section 1, eff March 17, 2006.  Effect of Amendment  The 2006 amendment deleted "(1)" preceding "the ship was piloted" and "(2)" preceding "the damage or loss".
SC Code § 54-17-10 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 54 - Ports and Maritime Matters|Chapter 17 - South Carolina Maritime Security Act|Section 54-17-10. Short title.

 This chapter may be cited as the "South Carolina Maritime Security Act".  HISTORY: 2003 Act No. 90, Section 2, eff July 31, 2003.
SC Code § 54-17-30 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 54 - Ports and Maritime Matters|Chapter 17 - South Carolina Maritime Security Act|Section 54-17-30. Maritime Security Commission created; membership; terms; vacancies.

 There is created a Maritime Security Commission composed of nine members:  (1) one member shall be the Chairman of the State Ports Authority, ex-officio, or a member of the State Ports Authority Board, designated by the chairman;  (2) one member shall be a chief of police or equivalent, ex-officio;  (3) one member shall be a fire chief or equivalent, ex-officio;  (4) one member shall be a representative of the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources Law Enforcement Division, ex-officio;  (5) one member shall represent the commercial maritime community;  (6) one member shall be a retired United States Coast Guard officer, grade 0-5 or higher, who supervised federal port security duties as a Captain of the Port;  (7) one member shall be a retired United States Navy or Navy Reserve officer, grade 0-6 or higher;  (8) one member shall be a retired United States Marines Corps or Marine Corps Reserve officer, grade 0-6 or higher; and  (9) one member shall be a retired United States Coast Guard or Coast Guard Reserve officer, grade 0-6 or higher.  The five members who are not ex-officio shall be appointed by the Governor with the advice and consent of the Senate. These non-ex-officio members shall be selected from respective lists of retired Navy and Navy Reserve, Marine Corps and Marine Corps Reserve, Coast Guard and Coast Guard Reserve officers residing in South Carolina and commercial maritime community members maintained by the Captains of the Port. The chiefs of police and fire chiefs shall be from the port communities and shall rotate annually into the position on the commission. The order of rotation shall be determined by the respective chiefs. The Coast Guard member and the commercial maritime community member shall serve initial terms of two years, the Navy and Marine Corps members shall serve initial terms of four years, and the Coast Guard member who supervised federal port security duties as Captain of the Port shall serve an initial term of six years. Thereafter, the four members who are not ex-officio shall serve terms of six years. In the event of a vacancy, however caused, a successor must be appointed in the manner of the original appointment for the unexpired term. These appointments must be made as each term of the present commissioners expires. The appointees, however, shall serve until their successors have been appointed and qualified. There shall be a chairman and a secretary elected by the members of the commission pursuant to rules adopted by the commission. Each member shall have the appropriate background as to authorize access to sensitive law enforcement and port security information.  HISTORY: 2003 Act No. 90, Section 2, eff July 31, 2003.
SC Code § 54-17-40 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 54 - Ports and Maritime Matters|Chapter 17 - South Carolina Maritime Security Act|Section 54-17-40. South Carolina Naval Militia reestablished.

 The South Carolina Naval Militia is reestablished. The Maritime Security Commission must organize, administer, coordinate, and facilitate the activities of the Naval Militia in order to provide to federal, state, county, and local agencies adequate numbers of trained and qualified personnel with proper accountability and adequate indemnification provisions to enhance maritime homeland security operations.  HISTORY: 2003 Act No. 90, Section 2, eff July 31, 2003.