Texas Transportation Code

§ 63.045 — MALFEASANCE; PENALTIES

TN § 63.045Title 4. NAVIGATION · Part B. PILOTS · Ch. 63. PILOT BOARDS · Art. C. BRANCH PILOTS AND DEPUTY PILOTS

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(a)On proof that a branch or deputy pilot took charge of a vessel while intoxicated, the branch or deputy pilot shall:

(1)for the first offense, be suspended for one month; and

(2)for the second offense, be dismissed and rendered incapable of serving as either a branch or deputy pilot.

(b)A branch or deputy pilot who wilfully or negligently causes the wreck of a vessel shall be dismissed and disqualified from again serving as either a branch or deputy pilot.

Legislative history

Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.