SECTION 54.1-915. Pilot first meeting vessel at sea to have preference, ARTICLE 4. Duties, Rights and Powers of Pilots, CHAPTER 9. Branch Pilots, SUBTITLE II. Professions and Occupations Regulated By the Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation and Boards Within the Department, TITLE 54.1. Professions and Occupations, Code of Virginia

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SUBTITLE II. Professions and Occupations Regulated By the Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation and Boards Within the Department

CHAPTER 9. Branch Pilots

ARTICLE 4. Duties, Rights and Powers of Pilots

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.

Code 1950, § 54-554; 1988, c. 765.