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RI Gen L § 46-9.1-6 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 46 - Waters and Navigation|Chapter 46-9.1 - Pilots - Block Island Sound|Section 46-9.1-6 - Vessels not required to take pilots.

§ 46-9.1-6. Vessels not required to take pilots.The provisions of this chapter shall not apply to vessels navigating under a certificate of enrollment or to fishing vessels. If any such vessel shall take on a pilot, the pilot shall be entitled to receive, as compensation for his or her services, pilotage fees in an amount not to exceed the rates established by the commission.History of Section.P.L. 1971, ch. 128, § 1.
RI Gen L § 46-9.1-7 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 46 - Waters and Navigation|Chapter 46-9.1 - Pilots - Block Island Sound|Section 46-9.1-7 - Lien for pilotage fees.

§ 46-9.1-7. Lien for pilotage fees.Every licensed Block Island Sound pilot shall have a lien for his or her pilotage fees, for the period of sixty (60) days, upon the hull and appurtenances of any vessel liable to the pilot therefor.History of Section.P.L. 1971, ch. 128, § 1.
RI Gen L § 46-9.1-8 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 46 - Waters and Navigation|Chapter 46-9.1 - Pilots - Block Island Sound|Section 46-9.1-8 - Accounting by pilots - Fraudulent return.

§ 46-9.1-8. Accounting by pilots — Fraudulent return.Once in every three (3) months every pilot shall render to the commission an accurate account of all vessels subject to the provisions of this chapter piloted by him or her, and of all moneys received by the pilot for pilotage of those vessels. Any pilot who shall fraudulently make a false return shall forfeit and pay to the State of Rhode Island the sum of fifty dollars ($50.00) for each fraudulent return, and shall be liable for any other penalties which may be invoked by the commission under the provisions of § 46-9.1-18.History of Section.P.L. 1971, ch. 128, § 1.
RI Gen L § 46-9.1-9 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 46 - Waters and Navigation|Chapter 46-9.1 - Pilots - Block Island Sound|Section 46-9.1-9 - Liability for pilotage fees.

§ 46-9.1-9. Liability for pilotage fees.The master, owner, agent, or consignee entering or clearing a vessel at any port or landing place in this state or of a vessel transversing the waters of Block Island Sound 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. 1971, ch. 128, § 1.
RI Gen L § 46-9.1-10 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 46 - Waters and Navigation|Chapter 46-9.1 - Pilots - Block Island Sound|Section 46-9.1-10 - Use of unlicensed pilots - Penalties.

§ 46-9.1-10. Use of unlicensed pilots — Penalties.(a) It shall be unlawful for the master, owner, agent, or consignee of any vessel, not exempt from the provisions of this chapter, entering or departing from any port or landing place of the state or transversing the waters of Block Island Sound, to take on any person not licensed as a Block Island Sound pilot under this chapter or any person not licensed as such a pilot under the laws of any state having concurrent jurisdiction over the waters to pilot a vessel in those waters.(b) It shall be unlawful for any person not licensed as a Block Island Sound pilot or any person not licensed as such a pilot by any state having concurrent jurisdiction over the waters of Block Island Sound, to pilot or offer to pilot a vessel, not exempt from the provisions of this chapter, entering or departing from any port or landing place of the state or transversing the waters of Block Island Sound. It shall likewise be unlawful for any master or person on board a tug or towboat to tow a vessel transversing the waters of Block Island Sound unless the vessel shall have on board a duly licensed state pilot.(c) Violation of the provisions of subsections (a) and (b) of this section shall be a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed five hundred dollars ($500), or by imprisonment not to exceed one year, or both.History of Section.P.L. 1971, ch. 128, § 1.
RI Gen L § 46-9.1-11 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 46 - Waters and Navigation|Chapter 46-9.1 - Pilots - Block Island Sound|Section 46-9.1-11 - Qualifications of licensee.

§ 46-9.1-11. Qualifications of licensee.Every person who shall, after June 25, 1971 apply for a license to act as a pilot in the waters of this state, shall be a citizen or legal resident of the United States; shall possess a master's license with a federal first class pilot's endorsement covering the waters of Block Island Sound for which he or she makes an application; and shall conform to such physical and mental standards as the commission shall from time to time establish.History of Section.P.L. 1971, ch. 128, § 1; P.L. 1996, ch. 164, § 9.
RI Gen L § 46-9.1-12 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 46 - Waters and Navigation|Chapter 46-9.1 - Pilots - Block Island Sound|Section 46-9.1-12 - Examination of applicants.

§ 46-9.1-12. Examination of applicants.The commission shall conduct an examination for applicants for pilots' licenses at a time and place that it shall, after due notice, direct. It shall examine the applicants with relation to their qualifications for the office of pilot. Each applicant shall be examined in particular concerning his or her knowledge of the tides, depths, bearings, and distances of the shoals, rocks, bars, and points of land and night lights in the navigation for which he or she applies for a license to act as pilot, and also touching any other matter relating thereto which the commission may deem proper. If, upon examination, the commission finds the person so applying to:(1) Possess the requisite physical and mental standards;(2) Be of good character and temperate habits; and(3) Have sufficient ability, knowledge, aptitude, and skill;the commission shall grant him or her such class of license to act as a pilot as it shall deem advisable.History of Section.P.L. 1971, ch. 128, § 1.
RI Gen L § 46-9.1-13 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 46 - Waters and Navigation|Chapter 46-9.1 - Pilots - Block Island Sound|Section 46-9.1-13 - Deferment of applications for future examination.

§ 46-9.1-13. Deferment of applications for future examination.If the commission, after a public hearing duly called, deems that the number of licensed pilots is sufficient to meet the demands of commerce in the waters of this state, it shall place the names of the subsequent applicants on file for future examination and licensing in the order in which the applications are filed.History of Section.P.L. 1971, ch. 128, § 1.
RI Gen L § 46-9.1-14 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 46 - Waters and Navigation|Chapter 46-9.1 - Pilots - Block Island Sound|Section 46-9.1-14 - Duration and renewal of licenses.

§ 46-9.1-14. Duration and renewal of licenses.Any license issued under this chapter shall run concurrently with the applicant's federal license issued by a duly constituted authority of the United States for the applicable waters of this state, and may be renewed upon renewal of the federal license.History of Section.P.L. 1971, ch. 128, § 1.
RI Gen L § 46-9.1-15 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 46 - Waters and Navigation|Chapter 46-9.1 - Pilots - Block Island Sound|Section 46-9.1-15 - License fees.

§ 46-9.1-15. 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 twenty-five dollars ($25.00) 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 five dollars ($5.00).History of Section.P.L. 1971, ch. 128, § 1.
RI Gen L § 46-9.1-16 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 46 - Waters and Navigation|Chapter 46-9.1 - Pilots - Block Island Sound|Section 46-9.1-16 - Bond.

§ 46-9.1-16. 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 penal sum of one thousand dollars ($1,000), conditioned upon the faithful performance of the duties of his or her office and upon his or her obedience of the rules and regulations of the commission; provided, however, if any person has given a bond to the general treasurer under the provisions of chapter 9 of this title, he or she will not be required to give a second bond under this chapter.History of Section.P.L. 1971, ch. 128, § 1.
RI Gen L § 46-9.1-17 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 46 - Waters and Navigation|Chapter 46-9.1 - Pilots - Block Island Sound|Section 46-9.1-17 - Repealed.

§ 46-9.1-17. Repealed.
RI Gen L § 46-9.1-18 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 46 - Waters and Navigation|Chapter 46-9.1 - Pilots - Block Island Sound|Section 46-9.1-18 - Suspension or revocation of pilot's licenses.

§ 46-9.1-18. Suspension or revocation of pilot's licenses.(a) 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 the pilot's care; or(3) The pilot is so addicted to the habits of intoxication 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.(b) 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 the pilot's 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;(c) The pilot so suspended, at any time, upon due notice, may appeal to the commission for a rehearing of his or her case, and the commission shall have power to confirm or reverse its previous decision.History of Section.P.L. 1971, ch. 128, § 1.
RI Gen L § 46-9.1-19 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 46 - Waters and Navigation|Chapter 46-9.1 - Pilots - Block Island Sound|Section 46-9.1-19 - Notice and hearing before revocation or suspension of license.

§ 46-9.1-19. Notice and hearing before revocation or suspension of license.Before any person shall be proceeded against on any complaint, and before any pilot shall be removed or suspended, the person or pilot shall be notified in writing to appear before the commission. The notice shall specify the nature and substance of the complaint and shall be served personally, or be left at his or her last and usual place of abode, at least fifteen (15) days before the time fixed in the notice for his or her appearance.History of Section.P.L. 1971, ch. 128, § 1.
RI Gen L § 46-9.1-20 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 46 - Waters and Navigation|Chapter 46-9.1 - Pilots - Block Island Sound|Section 46-9.1-20 - Reinstatement following suspension.

§ 46-9.1-20. Reinstatement following suspension.Any pilot whose license has been suspended shall, following the expiration of the period of his or her suspension, be entitled to the reinstatement of his or her license; provided, the pilot shall possess the same qualifications he or she had at the time the pilot received his or her first license as in this chapter provided.History of Section.P.L. 1971, ch. 128, § 1.
RI Gen L § 46-9.1-21 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 46 - Waters and Navigation|Chapter 46-9.1 - Pilots - Block Island Sound|Section 46-9.1-21 - Penalties.

§ 46-9.1-21. Penalties.(a) Acting as pilot while under suspension. Any pilot whose license has been suspended or revoked who shall, during the period of his or her suspension or after the revocation of his or her license, act as a pilot, shall be subject to a fine of not to exceed five hundred dollars ($500) and such disciplinary action as the commission shall deem advisable. Each violation shall be deemed a separate offense.(b) Surrender of 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. Any suspended pilot who refuses to surrender his or her license on demand shall be subject to a fine of not to exceed five hundred dollars ($500), and the commission may cause to be published in a newspaper published in the State of Rhode Island a notice that such person has no authority to act as a pilot unless and until reinstated according to law.History of Section.P.L. 1971, ch. 128, § 1.
RI Gen L § 46-9.1-22 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 46 - Waters and Navigation|Chapter 46-9.1 - Pilots - Block Island Sound|Section 46-9.1-22 - Appeals.

§ 46-9.1-22. Appeals.Appeals from administrative orders or decisions made pursuant to any provisions of this chapter shall be to the sixth division district court pursuant to chapter 35 of title 42, the Administrative Procedures Law.History of Section.P.L. 1971, ch. 128, § 1; P.L. 1982, ch. 388, §§ 3, 16.
RI Gen L § 46-9.1-23 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 46 - Waters and Navigation|Chapter 46-9.1 - Pilots - Block Island Sound|Section 46-9.1-23 - Appropriations.

§ 46-9.1-23. Appropriations.The general assembly shall annually appropriate such 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. 1971, ch. 128, § 1.
RI Gen L § 46-9.1-24 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 46 - Waters and Navigation|Chapter 46-9.1 - Pilots - Block Island Sound|Section 46-9.1-24 - License without examination - Reciprocity.

§ 46-9.1-24. License without examination — Reciprocity.A Block Island Sound license may be issued to an applicant who has been duly licensed or certified as a pilot under the laws of another state, territory, or foreign country when the requirements are substantially equivalent to or exceed the requirements of the examination offered by the commission and if the applicant otherwise meets the qualifications required by this chapter; provided, however, that the state, territory, or foreign country in which the person is licensed extends to licensed Block Island Sound pilots of this state a similar privilege.History of Section.P.L. 1971, ch. 128, § 1.
RI Gen L § 46-10-1 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 46 - Waters and Navigation|Chapter 46-10 - Shipwrecks|Section 46-10-1 - Appointment of town commissioners of wrecks and shipwrecked goods - Bond.

§ 46-10-1. Appointment of town commissioners of wrecks and shipwrecked goods — Bond.The town council of every town, the territorial limits of which extend to the seashore, except the town of New Shoreham, shall annually appoint a commissioner of wrecks and shipwrecked goods, with power to appoint one or more deputies. Every commissioner of wrecks and shipwrecked goods shall give bond with sufficient surety or sureties to the town treasurer of the town wherein the commissioner shall be appointed, in the sum of five thousand dollars ($5,000) for the faithful performance of the duties of the commissioner's office.History of Section.G.L. 1896, ch. 119, § 18; G.L. 1909, ch. 145, § 18; G.L. 1923, ch. 150, § 18; G.L. 1938, ch. 115, § 18; G.L. 1956, § 46-10-1.
RI Gen L § 46-10-2 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 46 - Waters and Navigation|Chapter 46-10 - Shipwrecks|Section 46-10-2 - Commissioner to take charge of wrecked property.

§ 46-10-2. Commissioner to take charge of wrecked property.The commissioner shall, immediately on receiving information of any shipwreck within his or her jurisdiction or of the finding of any shipwrecked goods or property of any kind in value to the amount of twenty dollars ($20.00) or more upon the shore, repair to the place where the property may be found, and, in case the property shall not be in the custody of the owner or an agent of the owner, the commissioner shall take charge of the property and shall preserve and secure the property for the owner.History of Section.G.L. 1896, ch. 119, § 19; G.L. 1909, ch. 145, § 19; G.L. 1923, ch. 150, § 19; G.L. 1938, ch. 115, § 19; G.L. 1956, § 46-10-2.
RI Gen L § 46-10-3 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 46 - Waters and Navigation|Chapter 46-10 - Shipwrecks|Section 46-10-3 - Employment of assistants by commissioner - Disobedience of orders.

§ 46-10-3. Employment of assistants by commissioner — Disobedience of orders.The commissioner, if he or she thinks it is necessary, may employ persons to assist in preserving the property, may appoint guards to secure the property, and may suppress all tumults and disorders. If any person shall disobey any lawful order of the commissioner given in discharging the duties of his or her office, the person shall, for every offense, forfeit twenty dollars ($20.00), to be recovered in an action in the name of the commissioner to the use of the town.History of Section.G.L. 1896, ch. 119, § 20; G.L. 1909, ch. 145, § 20; G.L. 1923, ch. 150, § 20; G.L. 1938, ch. 115, § 20; G.L. 1956, § 46-10-3.
RI Gen L § 46-10-4 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 46 - Waters and Navigation|Chapter 46-10 - Shipwrecks|Section 46-10-4 - Inventory of property - Compensation and reimbursement of commissioner.

§ 46-10-4. Inventory of property — Compensation and reimbursement of commissioner.The commissioner shall, upon finding any wreck or shipwrecked goods, take an inventory of all the property that shall come into his or her possession; and, whenever required by the owner of the property or the owner's agent or by any insurance company or underwriter or other person interested in the property, he or she shall make an oath to the truth of the inventory and shall deliver a copy thereof, together with all the property to the owner, agent, or other person lawfully authorized to receive it; provided, that there shall be paid or secured to be paid to the commissioner a reasonable compensation for the commissioner's services and expenses and any customhouse duties and other charges, if any, that he or she shall have paid or become liable to pay on or for the property in question.History of Section.G.L. 1896, ch. 199, § 21; G.L. 1909, ch. 145, § 21; G.L. 1923, ch. 150, § 21; G.L. 1938, ch. 115, § 21; G.L. 1956, § 46-10-4.
RI Gen L § 46-10-5 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 46 - Waters and Navigation|Chapter 46-10 - Shipwrecks|Section 46-10-5 - Arbitration of amount due commissioner - Action at law.

§ 46-10-5. Arbitration of amount due commissioner — Action at law.If the commissioner and the other party shall not agree on the sum so due the commissioner, the matter in dispute may be submitted to three (3) arbitrators selected from the citizens of the state, for settlement; one of the arbitrators shall be chosen by the commissioner, one by the other party, and the third by the two (2) already selected. If the parties shall not agree to submit the case to arbitrators, or if the case is submitted and either party is dissatisfied with the decision of the arbitrators, the case may be decided in a civil action, to be commenced and prosecuted as the circumstances may require, unless the case shall be a matter within the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of the United States.History of Section.G.L. 1896, ch. 119, § 22; G.L. 1909, ch. 145, § 22; G.L. 1923, ch. 150, § 22; G.L. 1938, ch. 115, § 22; G.L. 1956, § 46-10-5.
RI Gen L § 46-10-6 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 46 - Waters and Navigation|Chapter 46-10 - Shipwrecks|Section 46-10-6 - Compensation due persons other than commissioner - Appeal.

§ 46-10-6. Compensation due persons other than commissioner — Appeal.No owner or other person interested in any shipwrecked goods shall be held to pay to any person, other than the commissioner, any charge for services or expenses in taking or securing the property, unless it be for property taken or secured before the arrival of the commissioner, in which case the commissioner shall, upon due hearing of all parties interested, determine the compensation to be received; and any party dissatisfied with the award of the commissioner may appeal therefrom according to the provisions of law with reference to appeals from town councils for the county in which the wreck or shipwrecked goods may be found.History of Section.G.L. 1896, ch. 119, § 23; C.P.A. 1905, § 1123; G.L. 1909, ch. 145, § 23; G.L. 1923, ch. 150, § 23; G.L. 1938, ch. 115, § 23; G.L. 1956, § 46-10-6.
RI Gen L § 46-10-7 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 46 - Waters and Navigation|Chapter 46-10 - Shipwrecks|Section 46-10-7 - Penalty for unauthorized intermeddling with property.

§ 46-10-7. Penalty for unauthorized intermeddling with property.Every person who shall after the arrival of the commissioner take, detain, or intermeddle with any property shipwrecked or found as aforesaid, except under the direction of the commissioner or of the owner, agent, or other person interested, provided, that the owner, agent, or other person interested, has possession of the property, shall forfeit one thousand dollars ($1,000) for such offense, to be recovered in the name of the commissioner, one-half (½) thereof to the use of the commissioner and one-half (½) thereof to the use of the person lawfully authorized to receive the property.History of Section.G.L. 1896, ch. 119, § 24; G.L. 1909, ch. 145, § 24; G.L. 1923, ch. 150, § 24; G.L. 1938, ch. 115, § 24; G.L. 1956, § 46-10-7.
RI Gen L § 46-10-8 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 46 - Waters and Navigation|Chapter 46-10 - Shipwrecks|Section 46-10-8 - Publication of notice of finding of wreck.

§ 46-10-8. Publication of notice of finding of wreck.The commissioner, as soon as may be after a wreck or shipwrecked goods shall be found, shall publish the particulars of the shipwreck or goods found, with any other material facts that he or she shall ascertain, in some daily newspaper published in the city of Providence, in order that knowledge thereof may be given as soon as possible to the owner, agent, or person interested; and if the commissioner shall neglect to do so, he or she shall forfeit one hundred dollars ($100), to be recovered in an action at the suit of the owner, agent, or person interested, to his or her own use.History of Section.G.L. 1896, ch. 119, § 25; G.L. 1909, ch. 145, § 25; G.L. 1923, ch. 150, § 25; G.L. 1938, ch. 115, § 25; G.L. 1956, § 46-10-8; P.L. 1988, ch. 84, § 113.
RI Gen L § 46-10-9 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 46 - Waters and Navigation|Chapter 46-10 - Shipwrecks|Section 46-10-9 - Sale of property to pay duties.

§ 46-10-9. Sale of property to pay duties.The commissioner may, within thirty (30) days after taking into his or her custody the property so found, sell at public auction so much thereof as shall be sufficient to pay all duties thereon, which he or she shall have paid or for which he or she shall become liable to the customhouse.History of Section.G.L. 1896, ch. 119, § 26; G.L. 1909, ch. 145, § 26; G.L. 1923, ch. 150, § 26; G.L. 1938, ch. 115, § 26; G.L. 1956, § 46-10-9.