California Code, Harbors and Navigation Code - HNC § 1195

(a) In addition to other fees for pilotage, there shall be a surcharge in an amount established by the board for each movement of a vessel using pilot services for each pilot trainee who is enrolled in the pilot trainee training program established by the board.

(b) The moneys charged and collected each month from the pilot trainee surcharge shall be paid to the board. The moneys shall be used only to fund the pilot trainee training program in the manner established by the board.

(c) By action of the board, the board may adjust the amount established pursuant to subdivision (a) as necessary to efficiently administer the pilot trainee training program.