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Title 54.1 - PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONSSubtitle II - PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS REGULATED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL REGULATION AND BOARDS WITHIN THE DEPARTMENTChapter 9 - BRANCH PILOTS
Article 4 - DUTIES, RIGHTS AND POWERS OF PILOTS
Section 54.1-915 - Pilot first meeting vessel at sea to have preference

Va. Code § 54.1-915

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Section 54.1-915 - Pilot first meeting vessel at sea to have preference

The first pilot who meets a vessel coming in, which his branch entitles him to conduct, shall have the right to take charge of and conduct her into port.

Va. Code § 54.1-915

Code 1950, § 54-554; 1988, c. 765.
Amended by Acts 1988, c. 765.