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Current as of January 01, 2023 | Updated by FindLaw Staff
The Commission shall have general authority to issue the following classes of licenses:
(1) Limited.--Limited licenses may be issued to those who pass requirements established by the Commission to entitle such person to a limited license.
(2) Full.--A license to pilot any vessel. Provided there is a vacancy in the number of pilot positions established pursuant to G.S. 76A-14, a full license shall be issued to the holder of a limited license who has in the opinion of the Commission satisfactorily served at least one year under a limited license. Additionally the Commission may issue a full license to any one who in the Commission's judgment has sufficient credentials as established under G.S. 76A-5(b) to perform the pilotage task associated with a full license.
(3) Apprentice.--A license to engage in a program, approved by the Commission, as apprentice pilot under the terms of G.S. 76A-12.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - North Carolina General Statutes Chapter 76A. Navigation and Pilotage Commissions § 76A-6. Classes of licenses - last updated January 01, 2023 | https://codes.findlaw.com/nc/chapter-76a-navigation-and-pilotage-commissions/nc-gen-st-sect-76a-6/
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