Current through Pa Acts 2024-53, 2024-56 through 2024-111
Section 72 - Misconduct of pilot; hearing; fine; suspension of pilot; review by common pleas(a) Pilots regulated under this chapter shall be subject to disciplinary action if after a hearing the Navigation Commission finds:(1) illegal, incompetent or negligent conduct in the performance of piloting;(2) failure to file a marine casualty report;(3) failure to obey rules of the nautical road;(4) inability on the part of the pilot to practice the profession with reasonable skill and safety by reason of physical illness;(5) inability on the part of the pilot to practice the profession with reasonable skill and safety by reason of loss of motor skill;(6) inability on the part of the pilot to practice the profession with reasonable skill and safety by reason of emotional disorder or mental illness, including alcohol or drug abuse; or(7) violation of a lawful provision of this chapter or any lawful regulation established thereunder.(b) In considering any of the foregoing conditions, the Navigation Commission may order a pilot to submit to a reasonable physical or mental examination.(c) Subject to the requirements of 2 Pa.C.S. (relating to administrative law and procedure), no license shall be restricted, suspended or revoked by the Navigation Commission, and no pilot's right to practice shall be limited by the Navigation Commission until the pilot has been given notice and an opportunity to be heard in accordance with 2 Pa.C.S.1803, March 29, P.L. 542, 4 Sm.L. 67, § 31. Amended 1907, June 8, P.L. 469, § 8; 1953, Aug. 19, P.L. 983, § 1; 1993, June 24, P.L. 114, No. 27, § 7, effective in 60 days.