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RI Gen L § 46-9-13 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 46 - Waters and Navigation|Chapter 46-9 - Pilots - Rhode Island Sound, Narragansett Bay, Sakonnet River, and Tributaries|Section 46-9-13 - License fees.

§ 46-9-13. License fees.Every application for a license to act as a pilot in the waters of this state shall be accompanied by a fee of one hundred dollars ($100) payable to the State of Rhode Island. Every pilot who shall request a renewal of his or her license shall pay to the State of Rhode Island a fee of twenty dollars ($20.00).History of Section.P.L. 1981, ch. 388, § 2; P.L. 1990, ch. 324, § 5.
RI Gen L § 46-9-14 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 46 - Waters and Navigation|Chapter 46-9 - Pilots - Rhode Island Sound, Narragansett Bay, Sakonnet River, and Tributaries|Section 46-9-14 - Fall River pilots.

§ 46-9-14. Fall River pilots.A person holding a Massachusetts pilot's license for the port of Fall River may, upon application to the commission and payment of a fee of fifty dollars ($50.00) to the State of Rhode Island and satisfactorily passing an examination given by the commission under this chapter covering those waters in Rhode Island which are normally used by shipping when entering or departing from the port of Fall River, be issued a Rhode Island license limited to those waters of the state for which he or she was examined, and the issuance of this license shall also be subject to such other provisions of this chapter as the commission shall deem applicable; provided, however, that the holder of the license shall not cause any vessel to stop at any Rhode Island port.History of Section.P.L. 1981, ch. 388, § 2.
RI Gen L § 46-9-15 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 46 - Waters and Navigation|Chapter 46-9 - Pilots - Rhode Island Sound, Narragansett Bay, Sakonnet River, and Tributaries|Section 46-9-15 - Prior licensees.

§ 46-9-15. Prior licensees.Any person holding a pilot's license which was valid on May 26, 1981, shall be deemed to be licensed under the provisions of this chapter.History of Section.P.L. 1981, ch. 388, § 2.
RI Gen L § 46-9-16 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 46 - Waters and Navigation|Chapter 46-9 - Pilots - Rhode Island Sound, Narragansett Bay, Sakonnet River, and Tributaries|Section 46-9-16 - Pilot's bond.

§ 46-9-16. Pilot's bond.No person shall receive a license or exercise the office of pilot until he or she has given to the general treasurer of the State of Rhode Island a bond with two (2) sureties to be approved by the commission, or a surety bond of a surety company authorized to transact business in this state, in the sum of twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000), conditioned upon the faithful performance of the duties of his or her office and upon compliance with the rules and regulations of the commission.History of Section.P.L. 1981, ch. 388, § 2.
RI Gen L § 46-9-17 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 46 - Waters and Navigation|Chapter 46-9 - Pilots - Rhode Island Sound, Narragansett Bay, Sakonnet River, and Tributaries|Section 46-9-17 - Liability for fees.

§ 46-9-17. Liability for fees.The master, owner, agent, or consignee entering or clearing a vessel at any port in this state shall be jointly and severally liable for pilotage fees at the rates prescribed by the rules and regulations of the commission.History of Section.P.L. 1981, ch. 388, § 2.
RI Gen L § 46-9-18 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 46 - Waters and Navigation|Chapter 46-9 - Pilots - Rhode Island Sound, Narragansett Bay, Sakonnet River, and Tributaries|Section 46-9-18 - Lien for pilotage fees.

§ 46-9-18. Lien for pilotage fees.Every licensed pilot shall have a lien for his or her pilotage fees, for the period of one year, upon the hull and appurtenances of any vessel liable to him or her therefore.History of Section.P.L. 1981, ch. 388, § 2.
RI Gen L § 46-9-19 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 46 - Waters and Navigation|Chapter 46-9 - Pilots - Rhode Island Sound, Narragansett Bay, Sakonnet River, and Tributaries|Section 46-9-19 - Commissions prohibited.

§ 46-9-19. Commissions prohibited.No master, agent, owner, or consignee shall charge a commission or receive any payment, directly or indirectly, for the assignment of pilotage, nor shall any pilot pay or offer to pay to any person any commission for the assignment of pilotage.History of Section.P.L. 1981, ch. 388, § 2.
RI Gen L § 46-9-20 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 46 - Waters and Navigation|Chapter 46-9 - Pilots - Rhode Island Sound, Narragansett Bay, Sakonnet River, and Tributaries|Section 46-9-20 - Accounts of fees - Payments to state - Use of funds.

§ 46-9-20. Accounts of fees — Payments to state — Use of funds.(a) Once every month every pilot or his or her agent shall render to the commission an accurate account of all vessels subject to this chapter piloted by him or her, and of all money received by him or her for pilotage of those vessels, and shall pay to the State of Rhode Island a percentage of the amount thereof. The percentage shall be established by rule and regulation adopted by the commission pursuant to this chapter. Pilots shall add a percentage to the rates established by the commission when they perform the service of piloting any vessel subject to this chapter and collect the percentage in like manner as they are authorized to collect pilotage fees.(b) The general treasurer shall deposit those amounts payable to the State of Rhode Island under this section into the general fund as general revenue. General revenues shall be appropriated for use by the department for the following purposes:(1) To monitor the transit of vessels into, through, and out of Narragansett Bay;(2) To monitor pilots as they conduct vessels into, through, and out of Narragansett Bay;(3) To fund and support programs and activities to promote and ensure the safe guidance of ships into, through, and out of Narragansett Bay.History of Section.P.L. 1981, ch. 388, § 2; P.L. 1990, ch. 324, § 5; P.L. 1995, ch. 370, art. 40, § 154.
RI Gen L § 46-9-21 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 46 - Waters and Navigation|Chapter 46-9 - Pilots - Rhode Island Sound, Narragansett Bay, Sakonnet River, and Tributaries|Section 46-9-21 - Payment of pilotage fees.

§ 46-9-21. Payment of pilotage fees.The master, owner, or operator of every vessel subject to this chapter shall make available to the local agent on the vessel's arrival, pilotage fees as part of the vessel's port performance payments for expeditious disbursement to the attending pilots. The payment of the pilotage fees may be demanded on the vessel's departure.History of Section.P.L. 1981, ch. 388, § 2.
RI Gen L § 46-9-22 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 46 - Waters and Navigation|Chapter 46-9 - Pilots - Rhode Island Sound, Narragansett Bay, Sakonnet River, and Tributaries|Section 46-9-22 - Grounds for disciplinary action.

§ 46-9-22. Grounds for disciplinary action.The commission may suspend any pilot for any period that it may deem proper, and may revoke and annul any pilot's license which shall be issued under this chapter, upon satisfactory proof that:(1) The pilot has willfully disobeyed or violated the provisions of this chapter or any rule or regulation made and established by the commission; or(2) The pilot has negligently lost or damaged any vessel under his or her care; or(3) The pilot is so addicted to the habits of intoxication, or the use of any drug, as to be unfit to be entrusted with the charge of a vessel; or(4) The pilot is so mentally or physically incapable as to be unfit to carry on the duties of a pilot.History of Section.P.L. 1981, ch. 388, § 2.
RI Gen L § 46-9-22.1 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 46 - Waters and Navigation|Chapter 46-9 - Pilots - Rhode Island Sound, Narragansett Bay, Sakonnet River, and Tributaries|Section 46-9-22.1 - Grounds for minor disciplinary action.

§ 46-9-22.1. Grounds for minor disciplinary action.The commission may suspend any pilot's license for a period of not to exceed three (3) months upon satisfactory proof that:(1) The pilot took charge of a vessel drawing more water than his or her license authorized; or(2) The pilot has been guilty of any misconduct or neglect of duty detrimental to the business of piloting; or(3) The pilot neglects or refuses to appear, without justifiable cause, before the commission after having been duly notified to appear.History of Section.P.L. 1981, ch. 388, § 2.
RI Gen L § 46-9-23 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 46 - Waters and Navigation|Chapter 46-9 - Pilots - Rhode Island Sound, Narragansett Bay, Sakonnet River, and Tributaries|Section 46-9-23 - Contest - Notice and opportunity to be heard.

§ 46-9-23. Contest — Notice and opportunity to be heard.Whenever there is a contested case concerning the granting, denial, revocation, or other action concerning a pilot's license, the commission shall provide the pilot with notice and an opportunity to be heard, and shall, in this respect, and all others concerning the contested case, conform to the practices required by the Administrative Procedures Act, chapter 35 of title 42.History of Section.P.L. 1981, ch. 388, § 2.
RI Gen L § 46-9-24 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 46 - Waters and Navigation|Chapter 46-9 - Pilots - Rhode Island Sound, Narragansett Bay, Sakonnet River, and Tributaries|Section 46-9-24 - Reinstatement following suspension.

§ 46-9-24. Reinstatement following suspension.Any pilot whose license has been suspended may, following the expiration of the period of his or her suspension, be eligible for the reinstatement of his or her license; subject to any conditions that may be imposed by the commission in accordance with this chapter and subject to any rules and regulations that may be in effect at that time.History of Section.P.L. 1981, ch. 388, § 2.
RI Gen L § 46-9-25 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 46 - Waters and Navigation|Chapter 46-9 - Pilots - Rhode Island Sound, Narragansett Bay, Sakonnet River, and Tributaries|Section 46-9-25 - Appeals from commission.

§ 46-9-25. Appeals from commission.Any person aggrieved by a decision of the commission under the provisions of this chapter may obtain judicial review under the provisions of chapter 35 of title 42.History of Section.P.L. 1981, ch. 388, § 2.
RI Gen L § 46-9-26 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 46 - Waters and Navigation|Chapter 46-9 - Pilots - Rhode Island Sound, Narragansett Bay, Sakonnet River, and Tributaries|Section 46-9-26 - Penalty for violations.

§ 46-9-26. Penalty for violations.Any person who shall violate any provision of this chapter, or any rule, regulation, or order issued by the commission pursuant thereto, shall be subject to a civil penalty, to be assessed by the commission, of not less than five hundred dollars ($500) nor more than one thousand dollars ($1,000). In the case of a continuing violation, each day's continuance thereof shall be deemed to be a separate and distinct offense.History of Section.P.L. 1981, ch. 388, § 2.
RI Gen L § 46-9-27 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 46 - Waters and Navigation|Chapter 46-9 - Pilots - Rhode Island Sound, Narragansett Bay, Sakonnet River, and Tributaries|Section 46-9-27 - Criminal penalty for intentional or grossly negligent violation - Felony.

§ 46-9-27. Criminal penalty for intentional or grossly negligent violation — Felony.Any person who shall intentionally, or through grossly negligent behavior, violate any provision of this chapter or any rule or regulation promulgated by the commission under the provisions of this chapter or any order issued by the commission pursuant to this chapter or any person who shall cause the violation, shall be deemed guilty of a felony punishable by imprisonment for not more than one year, or by a fine of not more than ten thousand dollars ($10,000), or both.History of Section.P.L. 1981, ch. 388, § 2.
RI Gen L § 46-9-28 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 46 - Waters and Navigation|Chapter 46-9 - Pilots - Rhode Island Sound, Narragansett Bay, Sakonnet River, and Tributaries|Section 46-9-28 - Penalties - Misdemeanor.

§ 46-9-28. Penalties — Misdemeanor.Any person who violates any provision of this chapter or any rule, regulation, or order adopted or issued pursuant to this chapter, shall be punished by a fine of not more than five hundred dollars ($500), or by imprisonment for not more than thirty (30) days, or both; and every such person shall be deemed guilty of a separate and distinct offense for each day during which the violation shall be repeated or continued.History of Section.P.L. 1981, ch. 388, § 2.
RI Gen L § 46-9-29 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 46 - Waters and Navigation|Chapter 46-9 - Pilots - Rhode Island Sound, Narragansett Bay, Sakonnet River, and Tributaries|Section 46-9-29 - Proceedings for enforcement - Injunctive relief.

§ 46-9-29. Proceedings for enforcement — Injunctive relief.The superior court for Providence County shall have jurisdiction to enforce the provisions of this chapter and any rule, regulation, or order issued pursuant thereto. Proceedings for enforcement may be instituted and prosecuted in the name of the chairperson of the commission, and in any proceeding in which injunctive relief is sought, it shall not be necessary for the chairperson to show that, without the relief, the injury which will result will be irreparable, or that the remedy at law is inadequate.History of Section.P.L. 1981, ch. 388, § 2.
RI Gen L § 46-9-30 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 46 - Waters and Navigation|Chapter 46-9 - Pilots - Rhode Island Sound, Narragansett Bay, Sakonnet River, and Tributaries|Section 46-9-30 - Surrender of suspended or revoked license.

§ 46-9-30. Surrender of suspended or revoked license.A pilot whose license has been revoked or suspended shall surrender his or her license to the commission who shall retain it until the period of his or her suspension shall expire.History of Section.P.L. 1981, ch. 388, § 2.
RI Gen L § 46-9-31 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 46 - Waters and Navigation|Chapter 46-9 - Pilots - Rhode Island Sound, Narragansett Bay, Sakonnet River, and Tributaries|Section 46-9-31 - Appropriations.

§ 46-9-31. Appropriations.The general assembly shall annually appropriate a sum as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this chapter; and the state controller is authorized and directed to draw his or her orders upon the general treasurer for the payment thereof or so much thereof as may be necessary from time to time upon duly authenticated vouchers approved by the chairperson of the commission.History of Section.P.L. 1981, ch. 388, § 2.
RI Gen L § 46-9-32 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 46 - Waters and Navigation|Chapter 46-9 - Pilots - Rhode Island Sound, Narragansett Bay, Sakonnet River, and Tributaries|Section 46-9-32 - Quarters and personnel for commission.

§ 46-9-32. Quarters and personnel for commission.The director of the department of environmental management shall provide the commission with quarters for its activities and shall furnish the commission with secretarial and other personnel as shall be required by the commission.History of Section.P.L. 1981, ch. 388, § 2.
RI Gen L § 46-9-33 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 46 - Waters and Navigation|Chapter 46-9 - Pilots - Rhode Island Sound, Narragansett Bay, Sakonnet River, and Tributaries|Section 46-9-33 - Repealed.

§ 46-9-33. Repealed.
RI Gen L § 46-9-34 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 46 - Waters and Navigation|Chapter 46-9 - Pilots - Rhode Island Sound, Narragansett Bay, Sakonnet River, and Tributaries|Section 46-9-34 - Severability.

§ 46-9-34. Severability.If any provision of this chapter or of any rule, regulation, or determination made thereunder, or the application thereof to any person, agency, or circumstances, is held invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remainder of the chapter, rule, regulation, or determination and the application of the provisions to other persons, agencies, or circumstances shall not be affected thereby. The invalidity of any section or sections or parts of any section or sections of this chapter shall not affect the validity of the remainder of the chapter.History of Section.P.L. 1981, ch. 388, § 2.
RI Gen L § 46-9-35 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 46 - Waters and Navigation|Chapter 46-9 - Pilots - Rhode Island Sound, Narragansett Bay, Sakonnet River, and Tributaries|Section 46-9-35 - Inspection - Fees.

§ 46-9-35. Inspection — Fees.The director of the department of environmental management shall have the authority to inspect all vessels on behalf of the pilotage commission for the purpose of enforcing this chapter. The director shall charge a fee of fifteen dollars ($15.00) for each vessel so inspected. The director shall place all money collected pursuant to this section into a restricted receipt account entitled the "Vessel Pilot Inspection Program" and shall use the money collected to support activities under this chapter.History of Section.P.L. 1990, ch. 324, § 6.
RI Gen L § 46-9.1-1 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 46 - Waters and Navigation|Chapter 46-9.1 - Pilots - Block Island Sound|Section 46-9.1-1 - Legislative declaration.

§ 46-9.1-1. Legislative declaration.The findings and declaration made by § 46-9-1 are hereby made applicable to this chapter.History of Section.P.L. 1971, ch. 128, § 1.
RI Gen L § 46-9.1-2 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 46 - Waters and Navigation|Chapter 46-9.1 - Pilots - Block Island Sound|Section 46-9.1-2 - Definitions.

§ 46-9.1-2. Definitions.For the purposes of this chapter, and as used herein the following terms shall have the following meanings:(1)"Block Island Sound" means the waters of the state west of a line drawn from the easterly point of Point Judith to the southeasterly point of Block Island and north of a line drawn from the southeasterly point of Block Island to the easterly point of Montauk Point, Long Island, New York.(2)"Block Island Sound pilot license" means a license issued to a person to pilot vessels in Block Island Sound by the state pilotage commission under the provisions of this chapter.(3)"Commission" means the state pilotage commission created under the provisions of chapter 9 of this title, as amended, entitled "Pilots."(4)"Concurrent register" means that every foreign vessel and every American vessel engaged in foreign trade coming into and going out of waters common to the water boundaries of the State of Rhode Island and the water boundaries of any other state or states shall be regulated by the provisions of this chapter and the rules promulgated thereunder, and by the provisions of the statute or statutes of any other state or states having concurrent jurisdiction with Rhode Island over the vessels and the rules and regulations promulgated pursuant to the other state or states statutes.(5)"Enrollment" means that every American vessel engaged in coastwise trade from one United States port to another United States port is enrolled with the United States Coast Guard, and every vessel is bound by the rules and regulations promulgated by the United States Coast Guard.(6) Register" means that every foreign vessel and every American vessel engaged in foreign trade coming into and going out of Rhode Island Sound waters and Block Island Sound waters shall be regulated by the provisions of this chapter and the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder by the commission.(7)"Rhode Island Sound" means the waters of the state north of a line drawn from the easterly point of Point Judith to the southwesterly point of Sakonnet Point.(8)"Rhode Island Sound pilot license" means a license issued to a person to pilot vessels in Rhode Island Sound by the state pilotage commission under the provisions of chapter 9 of this title.History of Section.P.L. 1971, ch. 128, § 1.
RI Gen L § 46-9.1-3 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 46 - Waters and Navigation|Chapter 46-9.1 - Pilots - Block Island Sound|Section 46-9.1-3 - Pilotage commission - Control - Compensation.

§ 46-9.1-3. Pilotage commission — Control — Compensation.(a) The Rhode Island state pilotage commission created under the provisions of chapter 9 of this title, entitled "Pilots", shall have control and jurisdiction over pilotage of vessels entering or departing from any port or landing place of the state or transversing the waters of Block Island Sound.(b) Members of the commission shall not be compensated for their services on the board, but shall be entitled to the reimbursement of their travel expenses.History of Section.P.L. 1971, ch. 128, § 1; P.L. 2005, ch. 117, art. 21, § 31.
RI Gen L § 46-9.1-4 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 46 - Waters and Navigation|Chapter 46-9.1 - Pilots - Block Island Sound|Section 46-9.1-4 - Powers and duties of commission.

§ 46-9.1-4. Powers and duties of commission.The commission shall perform the duties set forth in this section and any other duties as may be provided by law:(1) Make, establish, and enforce rules and regulations, not inconsistent with law, which shall be binding and effectual upon all pilots licensed by the commission, and upon all parties employing pilots; and, from time to time, revise or amend the rules and regulations as may be necessary to enable the commission to carry into effect the provisions of this chapter;(2) Make and establish rates of pilotage for such vessels as are subject to the provisions of this chapter;(3) Establish and determine the qualifications of any person applying for a pilot's license, and conduct examinations;(4) Issue, suspend, or revoke any pilot's license in accordance with the provisions of this chapter;(5) Cause the laws, rules, and regulations concerning pilots and pilotage matters to be fully observed and executed;(6) Hear and decide complaints made in writing against any pilot for any misbehavior or neglect of or breach of rules or regulations, which it shall deem material to be investigated;(7) Hear and decide complaints made in writing by any pilot against any charterer, owner, agent, master, or sailor of a vessel for any misbehavior toward the pilot in the performance of his or her duty, or any breach of the rules and regulations;(8) Administer oaths and compel the attendance of witnesses at any hearings that it may conduct;(9) Make an annual report to the director of transportation for the preceding calendar year, together with the amounts of pilotage collected by the pilots and the amounts paid to the state.History of Section.P.L. 1971, ch. 128, § 1.
RI Gen L § 46-9.1-5 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 46 - Waters and Navigation|Chapter 46-9.1 - Pilots - Block Island Sound|Section 46-9.1-5 - Vessels required to take licensed state pilot.

§ 46-9.1-5. Vessels required to take licensed state pilot.(a) Every foreign vessel and every American vessel under register entering or departing from any port or landing place of the state or transversing the waters of Block Island Sound shall take a pilot licensed under this chapter or under the laws of any other state having concurrent jurisdiction over these waters; and the vessels shall be subject to rules and regulations promulgated by the commission. In the case of a refusal to take a licensed pilot, the master, owner, agent, or consignee of the vessel shall pay the established pilotage fee as if a pilot had been employed.(b) Every vessel transporting petroleum products within the Block Island Sound waters of this state shall be required to have aboard a pilot who is licensed by this state, or any other state having concurrent jurisdiction over the waters, unless the vessel is a common carrier and its owner holds a certificate of convenience and necessity from the division of public utilities and carriers of this state or a like certificate from any other state having concurrent jurisdiction over the waters.History of Section.P.L. 1971, ch. 128, § 1.