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NC Gen Stat § 76-49 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 76 - Navigation|Article 5 - General Provisions.|§ 76-49 - Pilots may be removed.

 76-49. Pilots may be removed.Unless otherwise provided in the first Article of this Chapter for the Cape Fear River, whenever any pilot appointed, as authorized in this Chapter, shall, on trial, be found incompetent, or shall be guilty of improper conduct by intoxication or otherwise, or of any misbehavior in his office, or shall absent himself from the State for a period of six months, the pilot so offending may be removed from his office by the board of commissioners under whose authority he is acting, by a notice to him in writing; and if after such removal he shall attempt to take charge of any vessel, he shall forfeit and pay two hundred dollars ($200.00) for the use of said board. And it shall be the duty of the board to put up a written notice of the removal, in the public places within the port, or publish it in some convenient newspaper. But no pilot for the navigation of Hatteras Inlet shall be required to surrender or forfeit his branch by reason of absence from the State for a period of less than six months. (1784, c. 207, s. 4; 1800, c. 565; 1819, c. 1025, s. 4; R. S., c. 88, ss. 7, 31, 35; R.C., c. 85, s. 28; 1869-70, c. 235, s. 7; 1876-7, c. 22; 1881, c. 261, ss. 1, 2; Code, ss. 3490, 3518; Rev., s. 4976; C.S., s. 6990.)
NC Gen Stat § 76-50 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 76 - Navigation|Article 5 - General Provisions.|§ 76-50 - Pilots refused, entitled to pay.

 76-50. Pilots refused, entitled to pay.If a branch pilot shall go off to any vessel bound in, and offer to pilot her over the bar, the master or commander of such vessel, if he refuses to take such pilot, shall pay to such pilot, if not previously furnished with one, the same sum as is allowed by law for conducting such vessel in, to be recovered in the district court: Provided, that the first pilot, and no other, who shall speak such vessel so bound in shall be entitled to the pay provided for in this section. (R.C., c. 85, s. 32; 1871-2, c. 117; Code, s. 3522; Rev., s. 4978; C.S., s. 6991; 1973, c. 108, s. 30.)
NC Gen Stat § 76-51 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 76 - Navigation|Article 5 - General Provisions.|§ 76-51 - Pay of pilots when detained by vessel.

 76-51. Pay of pilots when detained by vessel.Every master of a vessel who shall detain a pilot at the time appointed, so that he cannot proceed to sea, though wind and weather should permit, shall pay to such pilot three dollars ($3.00) per day during the time of his actual detention. (1858-9, c. 23, s. 7; Code, s. 3495; Rev., s. 4979; C.S., s. 6992.)
NC Gen Stat § 76-52 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 76 - Navigation|Article 5 - General Provisions.|§ 76-52 - Rates of pilotage annexed to commission.

 76-52. Rates of pilotage annexed to commission.The commissioners of navigation for the several ports of this State shall annex to the branch or commission, by them given to each pilot, a copy of the fees to which such pilot is entitled. (1784, c. 208, s. 4; 1796, c. 470, s. 5; R.C., c. 85, ss. 9, 38; Code, ss. 3497, 3536; Rev., s. 4980; C.S., s. 6993.)
NC Gen Stat § 76-53 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 76 - Navigation|Article 5 - General Provisions.|§ 76-53 - Harbor masters; how appointed.

 76-53. Harbor masters; how appointed.The several boards of commissioners of navigation may appoint a harbor master for their respective ports. They shall appoint a clerk to keep books, in which shall be recorded all their proceedings. (R C., c. 85, s. 35; Code, s. 3525; Rev., s. 4981; C.S., s. 6994.)
NC Gen Stat § 76-54 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 76 - Navigation|Article 5 - General Provisions.|§ 76-54 - Commissioners of navigation may hold another office.

 76-54. Commissioners of navigation may hold another office.A commissioner of navigation and pilotage shall be deemed a commissioner for a special purpose within the meaning of Sec. 7 of Article XIV of the Constitution of North Carolina, so as not to be prohibited from holding at the same time with his commissionership another office under the national or State governments. (Ex. Sess., 1913, c. 76; C.S., s. 6995.)
NC Gen Stat § 76-55 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 76 - Navigation|Article 5 - General Provisions.|§ 76-55 - Commissioners of navigation to designate place for trash.

 76-55. Commissioners of navigation to designate place for trash.The several boards of commissioners established by this Chapter may, subject to such regulations as the United States may make, designate the places whereat, within the waters under their several and respective control, may be cast and thrown ballast, trash, stone, and like matter. (1833, c. 146, ss. 1, 2, 3; R.S., c. 88, ss. 23, 24, 45; 1846, c. 60, s. 3; R.C., c. 85, s. 40; Code, s. 3537; Rev., s. 4982; C.S., s. 6996.)
NC Gen Stat § 76-56 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 76 - Navigation|Article 5 - General Provisions.|§ 76-56 - Harbor master; how appointed where no board of navigation.

 76-56. Harbor master; how appointed where no board of navigation.Where no board of navigation exists the governing body of any incorporated town, situated on any navigable watercourse, shall have power to appoint a harbor master for the port, who shall have the same power and authority in their respective ports as the harbor master of Wilmington is by this Chapter given for that port, and shall receive like fees and no others.The board of county commissioners of any county is authorized to appoint a harbor master for any unincorporated community situated on any navigable watercourses in their respective counties. Harbor masters appointed hereunder shall have the same power and authority and shall receive the same fees as set forth in G.S. 76-18. (Rev., s. 4983; C.S., s. 6997; 1953, c. 445.)
NC Gen Stat § 76-57 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 76 - Navigation|Article 5 - General Provisions.|§ 76-57 - Rafts to exercise care in passing buoys, etc., penalty.

 76-57. Rafts to exercise care in passing buoys, etc., penalty.If any person having charge of any raft passing any buoy, beacon, or day mark, shall not exercise due diligence in keeping clear of it, or, if unavoidably fouling it, shall not exercise due diligence in clearing it, without dragging from its position such buoy, beacon, or day mark, he shall be guilty of a Class 3 misdemeanor, and punished only by a fine not to exceed fifty dollars ($50.00). (1883, c. 165, s. 3; Code, s. 3087; Rev., s. 3545; C.S., s. 6998; 1993, c. 539, s. 575; 1994, Ex. Sess., c. 24, s. 14(c).)
NC Gen Stat § 76-58 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 76 - Navigation|Article 5 - General Provisions.|§ 76-58 - Interfering with buoys, beacons, and day marks.

 76-58. Interfering with buoys, beacons, and day marks.If any person shall moor any kind of vessel, or any raft or any part of a raft, to any buoy, beacon, or day mark placed in the waters of North Carolina by the authority of the United States Lighthouse Board, or shall in any manner hang on with any vessel or raft, or part of a raft, to any such buoy, beacon, or day mark, or shall willfully remove, damage, or destroy any such buoy, beacon, or day mark, or shall cut down, remove, damage, or destroy any beacon erected on land in this State by the authority of the said United States Lighthouse Board, or through unavoidable accident run down, drag from its position, or in any way injure any buoy, beacon, or day mark, as aforesaid, and shall fail to give notice as soon as practicable of having done so, to the lighthouse inspector of the district in which said buoy, beacon, or day mark may be located, or to the collector of the port, or, if in charge of a pilot, to the collector of the port from which he comes, he shall for every such offense be guilty of a Class 2 misdemeanor. (1858-9, c. 58, ss. 2, 3; 1883, c. 165, s. 1; Code, s. 3085; Rev., s. 3546; C.S., s. 6999; 1993, c. 539, s. 576; 1994, Ex. Sess., c. 24, s. 14(c).)
NC Gen Stat § 76A-1 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 76A - Navigation and Pilotage Commissions|Article 1 - General Provisions.|§ 76A-1 - Commission established; powers generally.

 76A-1. Commission established; powers generally.In consideration of the requirement for the safe and expeditious movement of waterborne commerce on the navigable waters of the State, it is deemed necessary to establish the Cape Fear Navigation and Pilotage Commission, hereinafter referred to as the Commission. The Commission shall have the exclusive power to license and regulate a group of river pilots familiar with the waters of the Cape Fear River and Bar to best guide vessels within those waters and to exercise authority over navigation in the Cape Fear and Bar and to and from the sea buoy of the port. (1981, c. 910, s. 1; 1983 (Reg. Sess., 1984), c. 1081, s. 1.)
NC Gen Stat § 76A-2 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 76A - Navigation and Pilotage Commissions|Article 1 - General Provisions.|§ 76A-2 - Membership.

 76A-2. Membership.The Commission shall consist of five voting members, four appointed by the Governor, and the president of the Wilmington-Cape Fear Pilots Association who shall serve as an ex officio voting member. Of the four members appointed by the Governor three shall be from New Hanover County, one shall be from Brunswick County. One member shall represent maritime interests. The Governor shall designate a member to serve at his pleasure as Chairman. With the exception of the ex officio member, licensed pilots and members of their immediate families shall not be allowed to serve on the Commission. (1981, c. 910, s. 1.)
NC Gen Stat § 76A-3 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 76A - Navigation and Pilotage Commissions|Article 1 - General Provisions.|§ 76A-3 - Term.

 76A-3. Term.It shall be the duty of the Governor to make initial appointments to the Commission on July 1, 1981. Two of the initial appointees shall serve two-year terms; the other two appointees shall serve four-year terms. All appointees after the initial appointments shall serve four-year terms. Any vacancy in the membership appointed by the Governor shall be filled by the Governor. (1981, c. 910, s. 1.)
NC Gen Stat § 76A-4 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 76A - Navigation and Pilotage Commissions|Article 1 - General Provisions.|§ 76A-4 - Quorum.

 76A-4. Quorum.A simple majority of the Commission shall constitute a quorum and may act in all cases. (1981, c. 910, s. 1.)
NC Gen Stat § 76A-6 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 76A - Navigation and Pilotage Commissions|Article 1 - General Provisions.|§ 76A-6 - Classes of licenses.

 76A-6. Classes of licenses.The Commission shall have general authority to issue the following classes of licenses:(1) Limited. - Limited licenses may be issued to those who pass requirements established by the Commission to entitle such person to a limited license.(2) Full. - A license to pilot any vessel. Provided there is a vacancy in the number of pilot positions established pursuant to G.S. 76A-14, a full license shall be issued to the holder of a limited license who has in the opinion of the Commission satisfactorily served at least one year under a limited license. Additionally the Commission may issue a full license to any one who in the Commission's judgment has sufficient credentials as established under G.S. 76A-5(b) to perform the pilotage task associated with a full license.(3) Apprentice. - A license to engage in a program, approved by the Commission, as apprentice pilot under the terms of G.S. 76A-12. (1981, c. 910, s. 1; 1983 (Reg. Sess., 1984), c. 1081, s. 3; 1985, c. 631, ss. 1, 2; c. 689, s. 26.)
NC Gen Stat § 76A-12 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 76A - Navigation and Pilotage Commissions|Article 2 - Pilots.|§ 76A-12 - Apprentices.

 76A-12. Apprentices.The Commission when it deems necessary for the best interest of the State is hereby authorized to appoint in its discretion apprentices, none of whom shall be less than 21 years of age, and to make and enforce reasonable rules and regulations relating thereto. Apprentices shall serve for a minimum of one year but no longer than three years in order to be eligible for a limited license. The Commission shall adopt rules and regulations to monitor the progress of apprentices on a regular basis to assure the progressive development of knowledge and skill necessary to obtain a limited license. (1981, c. 910, s. 1; 1987, c. 475.)
NC Gen Stat § 76A-13 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 76A - Navigation and Pilotage Commissions|Article 2 - Pilots.|§ 76A-13 - Pilotage association.

 76A-13. Pilotage association.In consideration that a mutual association for pilots has been formed, is operational and is expedient for effective management, the Commission shall recognize such a proper pilot association formed for the smooth business transactions in the provision of services. However, the Commission may prescribe such reasonable rules and regulations for the governance of such associations in its direct relationship with the Commission as it deems necessary. Any licensed pilot refusing to become a member of such association shall be subject to suspension or have his license revoked, at the discretion of the Commission. (1981, c. 910, s. 1.)
NC Gen Stat § 76A-14 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 76A - Navigation and Pilotage Commissions|Article 2 - Pilots.|§ 76A-14 - Number of pilots.

 76A-14. Number of pilots.The Commission shall govern the number of pilots necessary to maintain an efficient pilotage service. Present active pilots shall continue to serve with the Commission's power of reduction to be effective only in the case of natural attrition except as provided in G.S. 76A-15. At no time shall the number of active licensed pilots exceed 15. Docking masters shall not be deemed pilots for this section or any other section in this Chapter. (1981, c. 910, s. 1.)
NC Gen Stat § 76A-15 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 76A - Navigation and Pilotage Commissions|Article 2 - Pilots.|§ 76A-15 - Pilot retirement.

 76A-15. Pilot retirement.The Commission shall have and is hereby given authority in its discretion and under such reasonable rules and regulations as it may prescribe to retire from active service any pilot who shall become physically or mentally unfit to perform a pilot's duties. Provided, however, that no pilot shall be retired, except with his consent for physical or mental disability unless and until such pilots shall have first been examined by the public health officer or county physician of his respective county of residence and such public health officer or physician shall have certified to the board the fact of such physical or mental disability. (1981, c. 910, s. 1.)
NC Gen Stat § 76A-16 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 76A - Navigation and Pilotage Commissions|Article 2 - Pilots.|§ 76A-16 - Compulsory use of pilots.

 76A-16. Compulsory use of pilots.Every foreign vessel and every U.S. vessel sailing under register, including such vessels towing or being towed when underway in the Cape Fear River and Bar and over 60 gross tons, shall employ and take a State-licensed pilot, except when maneuvering during berthing or unberthing operations, shifting within the confine of ports or terminals, passing through bridges, with tug assistance and with a docking master aboard the vessel. Any master of a vessel violating this section shall be guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor except as provided for in G.S. 76A-18. (1981, c. 910, s. 1; 1993, c. 539, s. 577; 1994, Ex. Sess., c. 24, s. 14(c).)
NC Gen Stat § 76A-17 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 76A - Navigation and Pilotage Commissions|Article 2 - Pilots.|§ 76A-17 - Pilotage rates.

 76A-17. Pilotage rates.The Commission shall set charges for pilotage services on a published tariff basis to be reviewed and revised annually as necessary. The initial publication of rates and subsequent revisions shall be preceded by public notice at least 30 days prior to publication. The rates may be based on the method chosen by the Commission and may be varied on a geographic or other basis which the Commission deems appropriate. In establishing pilotage rates the Commission shall consider but not be limited to factors such as vessels' lengths, vessels' drafts, general design of vessels, distances for which pilotage services are to be provided, nature of waters to be traversed and the rates for comparable pilotage services in other ports. (1981, c. 910, s. 1.)
NC Gen Stat § 76A-18 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 76A - Navigation and Pilotage Commissions|Article 2 - Pilots.|§ 76A-18 - Vessels not liable for pilotage.

 76A-18. Vessels not liable for pilotage.Any vessel coming in from sea for harborage without the assistance of a pilot the wind and weather being such that such assistance or service could not have been reasonably given, shall not be liable for pilotage inward from sea. (1981, c. 910, s. 1.)
NC Gen Stat § 76A-24 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 76A - Navigation and Pilotage Commissions|Article 3 - Commission Funds.|§ 76A-24 - Expenses of the Commission.

 76A-24. Expenses of the Commission.The pilots association shall pay to the Commission according to rules prescribed by the Commission a percentage of pilotage fees not to exceed two percent (2%) per annum for the purpose of providing funds to defray the necessary expense of the Commission. The appropriate percentage shall be set on an annual basis by the Commission. The fees paid shall be deposited to a special account with the State Treasurer in the name of the Commission and shall be administered by the Secretary of Commerce. Surpluses in the account in excess of three thousand dollars ($3,000) at the end of the fiscal year shall be returned to the pilot association on a prorated basis determined and distributed by the Commission. The Commission, in carrying out its duties, may incur necessary legal and auditing expenses and expenses for its travel and investigation which in addition to the one hundred dollars ($100.00) per meeting fee and other allowances provided by law shall be paid from the foregoing funds. (1981, c. 910, s. 1; 1983 (Reg. Sess., 1984), c. 1081, s. 4.)
NC Gen Stat § 76A-25 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 76A - Navigation and Pilotage Commissions|Article 3 - Commission Funds.|§ 76A-25 - Widows and Orphans Fund.

 76A-25. Widows and Orphans Fund.The Widows and Orphans Fund established by Chapter 76, Section 7 of the General Statutes shall be dissolved at the earliest possible date under a method to be determined by the Commission. The method of dissolution should be equitable to all current recipients of benefits from the fund and should attempt to make reasonable provision for their future needs in lieu of on-going payments from the fund. Should the Commission determine that the assets of the fund are in excess of those needed to provide for the recipients, it may determine that a portion of the fund may be retained by the Commission and deposited in its operating fund. In such an event the requirement for payment referred to in G.S. 76A-24 shall be suspended until the balance of the operating fund is reduced to three thousand dollars ($3,000) as prescribed in G.S. 76A-24. (1981, c. 910, s. 1.)
NC Gen Stat § 76A-31 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 76A - Navigation and Pilotage Commissions|Article 4 - General Provisions.|§ 76A-31 - Morehead City Navigation and Pilotage Commission.

 76A-31. Morehead City Navigation and Pilotage Commission.In consideration of the requirement for the safe and expeditious movement of waterborne commerce on the navigable waters of the State, it is deemed necessary to establish the Morehead City Navigation and Pilotage Commission, herein called Commission. The Commission shall have the exclusive power to license and regulate pilots familiar with the waters of Morehead City Harbor and Beaufort Bar and the water route from Morehead City to Aurora, North Carolina (to include from Morehead City through the Inland or Intracoastal Waterway North, through Adams Creek, the Neuse River, the Bay River, the Hobuken Canal, the Pamlico River, and South Creek to Aurora or from the Neuse River around Brant Island Shoal through the Pamlico River and South Creek to Aurora), referred to herein as the regulated area, to best guide vessels within those waters and to exercise authority over navigation in Morehead City Harbor and Beaufort Bar and to and from the sea buoy of the port. (1981 (Reg. Sess., 1982), c. 1176, s. 1; 1985, c. 517, s. 1.)
NC Gen Stat § 76A-32 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 76A - Navigation and Pilotage Commissions|Article 4 - General Provisions.|§ 76A-32 - Membership.

 76A-32. Membership.The Commission shall consist of three voting members, all appointed by the Governor. The president of the Morehead City Pilots' Association shall serve as an ex officio nonvoting member. All of the three members appointed by the Governor, shall be from Carteret County. One additional nonvoting ex officio member shall represent the maritime interests and shall be designated by the Governor. The Governor shall designate a voting member to serve at his pleasure as chairman. With the exception of the ex officio members, licensed pilots and members of their immediate families shall not be allowed to serve on the Commission. (1981 (Reg. Sess., 1982), c. 1176, s. 1.)
NC Gen Stat § 76A-33 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 76A - Navigation and Pilotage Commissions|Article 4 - General Provisions.|§ 76A-33 - Term.

 76A-33. Term.It shall be the duty of the Governor to make initial appointments to the Commission on July 1, 1982. One of the initial appointees shall serve an initial three-year term. One shall serve an initial two-year term and one for an initial one-year term. Thereafter, all appointments shall be for a three-year term. The representatives of the maritime interest shall be appointed for a one-year initial term and three-year terms thereafter. Any vacancy in the membership appointed by the Governor shall be filled by the Governor. (1981 (Reg. Sess., 1982), c. 1176, s. 1.)
NC Gen Stat § 76A-34 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 76A - Navigation and Pilotage Commissions|Article 4 - General Provisions.|§ 76A-34 - Quorum.

 76A-34. Quorum.A simple majority of voting members of the Commission shall constitute a quorum and may act in all cases. (1981 (Reg. Sess., 1982), c. 1176, s. 1.)
NC Gen Stat § 76A-36 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 76A - Navigation and Pilotage Commissions|Article 4 - General Provisions.|§ 76A-36 - Classes of licenses.

 76A-36. Classes of licenses.The Commission shall have general authority to issue three classes of licenses:(1) Limited. - A license to pilot vessels whose draft does not exceed 25 feet combined with a maximum length to be fixed by Commission rules. Limited licenses may be issued to those who pass requirements established by statute and by the Commission to entitle such person to a limited license.(2) Full. - A license to pilot any vessel. Full license shall be issued to all holders of a limited license who have in the opinion of the Commission satisfactorily served at least one year under a limited license. Additionally, the Commission may issue a full license to anyone who in the Commission's judgments has sufficient credentials as established under G.S. 76A-35(b) to perform the pilotage task associated with a full license.(3) Apprentice. - A license to engage in a program, approved by the Commission, as apprentice pilot under the terms of G.S. 76A-42. (1981 (Reg. Sess., 1982), c. 1176, s. 1.)