{"code":"HNC","codeName":"Harbors and Navigation Code","section":"1138","citation":"Harb. & Nav. Code, § 1138","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 5. PILOTS FOR MONTEREY BAY AND THE BAYS OF SAN FRANCISCO, SAN PABLO, AND SUISUN [1100. - 1281.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/harbors-and-navigation-code/division-5"},{"name":"CHAPTER 1. Pilots [1100. - 1146.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/harbors-and-navigation-code/division-5/chapter-1"},{"name":"ARTICLE 7. Duties of Pilots [1130. - 1139.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/harbors-and-navigation-code/division-5/chapter-1/article-7"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 1974, Ch. 1256.","effective":null,"html":"<p>(a) When cruising offshore or standing out to sea, pilots shall go to the vessel nearest to shore or in the most distress, or incur a penalty of one hundred dollars ($100). For each refusal by a pilot to board a vessel when required, a penalty of one hundred dollars ($100) shall be incurred.</p><p>(b) A pilot may be suspended or expelled by the board for a violation of subdivision (a).</p>","text":"(a) When cruising offshore or standing out to sea, pilots shall go to the vessel nearest to shore or in the most distress, or incur a penalty of one hundred dollars ($100). For each refusal by a pilot to board a vessel when required, a penalty of one hundred dollars ($100) shall be incurred. (b) A pilot may be suspended or expelled by the board for a violation of subdivision (a).","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/harbors-and-navigation-code/duties-of-pilots-1138","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}