7 chapters · 90 sections in this title.
Fla. Stat. § 310.001 Purpose
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The Legislature recognizes that the waters, harbors, and ports of the state are important resources, and it is deemed necessary in the interest of public health, safety, and welfare to provide laws regulating the piloting of vessels utilizing the navigable waters of the state in …
Fla. Stat. § 310.0015 Piloting regulation; general provisions
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(1) Piloting is an essential service of such paramount importance that its continued existence must be secured by the state and may not be left open to market forces.(2) Because safety is the primary objective in the regulation of piloting by the state and because of the signific…
Fla. Stat. § 310.002 Definitions
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As used in this chapter, except where the context clearly indicates otherwise:(1) “Vessel” includes every description of watercraft or other artificial contrivance used, or capable of being used, as a means of transportation on water.(2) “Pilot” means a licensed state pilot or a …
Fla. Stat. § 310.011 Board of Pilot Commissioners
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(1) A board is established within the Division of Professions of the Department of Business and Professional Regulation to be known as the Board of Pilot Commissioners. The board shall be composed of 10 members, to be appointed by the Governor, as follows: five members shall be l…