Texas Transportation Code - Section 61.008. Liability To Pilot
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§ 61.008. LIABILITY TO PILOT. (a) A person who pilots a
vessel in violation of this chapter is liable for an amount equal to
the applicable pilotage rate to the pilot who first demands the
amount in writing.
(b) A pilot may bring an action to enforce this section in
district court in the county in which the violation occurred.
(c) In an action under Subsection (b), the court shall add
to the amount of any judgment in favor of a pilot court costs and
reasonable attorney's fees incurred by the pilot in obtaining the
judgment.
Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 165, § 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.
Section: 61.001 61.002 61.003 61.004 61.005 61.006 61.007 61.008 61.009 61.010 61.011 62.001 62.021 62.022 62.023
Last modified: August 10, 2007
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