2016 Louisiana Laws
Revised Statutes
TITLE 34 - Navigation and Shipping
RS 34:1104 - Removal, suspension or reprimand of pilots
§1104. Removal, suspension or reprimand of pilots
In the event the Board of Morgan City, Berwick Port Pilot Commissioners and Examiners receives reports in writing from any person which charges any pilot or pilots with incompetency or carelessness, especially charges of carelessness or incompetency in connection with damages caused to or by the ship of which the pilot had charge, neglect or refusal to perform his duty, habitual drunkenness, gross violation of the rules of said board or any other conduct that the board deems prejudicial to the public interest or the local port, the board shall notify the pilot so charged and all other persons concerned and shall hold a hearing to investigate the charges, and after said investigation and hearing the board may remove, suspend, or reprimand said pilot, or if the board deems it necessary, it may recommend to the governor that the state pilot commission of said pilot be revoked.
Acts 1962, No. 355, §4.
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