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Maryland Code, Business Occupations and Professions § 11-101

Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(a) In this title the following words have the meanings indicated.

(b) “Association” means the Association of Maryland Pilots.

(c) “Board” means the State Board of Pilots.

(d)(1) “License” means, unless the context requires otherwise, a license issued by the Board to provide pilotage.

(2) “License” includes, unless the context requires otherwise, a limited license.

(e)(1) “Licensed pilot” means a pilot who is licensed by the Board to provide pilotage.

(2) “Licensed pilot” includes the holder of a limited license.

(f)(1) “Limited license” means a license issued by the Board to provide pilotage as limited by § 11-407 of this title.

(2) “Limited license” includes a 40-foot-draft limited license, a 36-foot-draft limited license, and a 32-foot-draft limited license.

(g) “Pilot” means an individual who provides pilotage.

(h) “Pilot-in-training” means an individual who is engaged in training, under the supervision of a licensed pilot, to provide pilotage.

(i)(1) “Provide pilotage” means to pilot a vessel under the provisions of this title when the vessel is underway on the navigable waters of the State, including when the vessel is towing or being towed by another vessel.

(2) “Provide pilotage” includes:

(i) maneuvering a vessel during berthing or unberthing operations; and

(ii) shifting a vessel within a port with tug assistance.

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