2018 Louisiana Laws
Revised Statutes
TITLE 34 - Navigation and Shipping
RS 34:1043 - Body of pilots; duty

Universal Citation: LA Rev Stat § 34:1043 (2018)

§1043. Body of pilots; duty

A. There shall be a body of pilots to be known as "New Orleans and Baton Rouge Steamship Pilots" whose duty it shall be to pilot sea-going vessels from the port of New Orleans to 31° North Latitude and return including the port of Baton Rouge and intermediate ports. Such pilot's duty shall commence when the pilot reaches the bridge of the vessel to be piloted.

B. The New Orleans and Baton Rouge Steamship Pilots Association may enter into agreement as provided in R.S. 34:1123 for vessels transiting above the port of Baton Rouge.

Amended by Acts 1956, No. 146, §2; Acts 1986, No. 136, §1.

Disclaimer: These codes may not be the most recent version. Louisiana may have more current or accurate information. We make no warranties or guarantees about the accuracy, completeness, or adequacy of the information contained on this site or the information linked to on the state site. Please check official sources.
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.