Title 34, Navigation and Shipping
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La. Rev. Stat. § 34:865 Shipping seamen without discharges; penalty
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§865. Shipping seamen without discharges; penalty No master of a vessel, nor any person for him, shall ship any seaman who does not produce a discharge, unless previously thereto he gives twelve hours' notice that such seaman has applied to be shipped without a discharge to all t…
La. Rev. Stat. § 34:866 Proceedings when discharge refused
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§866. Proceedings when discharge refused The justice of the peace of the port where a vessel has arrived, on the verbal complaint of any person that he is entitled to receive his discharge, and that the same is denied by the master of the vessel to which he belonged, shall issue …
La. Rev. Stat. § 34:867 Advertisement of deserters
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§867. Advertisement of deserters If any seaman deserts from any vessel in any of the ports of this state, or in the voyage from the sea up to either of them, the master of the vessel shall, within twelve hours after his arrival, if such desertion has taken place before his arriva…
La. Rev. Stat. § 34:868 Innkeepers harboring or concealing deserters; penalty
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§868. Innkeepers harboring or concealing deserters; penalty If the keeper of any tavern, lodging or boarding house, knowingly receives, harbors, lodges, or conceals any deserter from any merchant vessel, he shall, on conviction, pay a fine of one hundred dollars, or be imprisoned…
La. Rev. Stat. § 34:869 Causing desertion or interfering with authority of master; penalty
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§869. Causing desertion or interfering with authority of master; penalty Any master of a vessel; any keeper of a boarding house for seamen, or any servant, agent or other person in his employ; and any broker, shipping master or other person engaged in procuring seamen for vessels…
La. Rev. Stat. § 34:870 Place of arrest or trial
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§870. Place of arrest or trial Any person or persons accused of any of the offenses provided for in R.S. 34:869, may be arrested and tried in any parish in which the vessel on which such offense was committed, may moor.
La. Rev. Stat. § 34:871 Arrest by master or person in charge
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§871. Arrest by master or person in charge Any master or person in charge of any vessel upon which the offenses enumerated in R.S. 34:869 are committed, may arrest any person so offending and deliver him to the proper authorities for trial.
La. Rev. Stat. § 34:872 Evidence; burden of proof
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§872. Evidence; burden of proof On the trial of any person, for having gone on board any vessel without permission from the proper officer, it shall be incumbent upon him to prove that he had received the permission required; in default of his proving this, he shall be considered…
La. Rev. Stat. § 34:873 Taking testimony of master, officer or transient person
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§873. Taking testimony of master, officer or transient person When the testimony of any master or officer of any vessel, or of any transient person is required by a magistrate before whom a prosecution has been commenced under the provisions of R.S. 34:869, which testimony is nec…
La. Rev. Stat. § 34:874 Harboring or secreting seamen; penalty
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§874. Harboring or secreting seamen; penalty Any person either on shipboard or on shore, other than those enumerated in R.S. 34:868 and 34:869, who harbors or secretes a seaman who has signed shipping articles to proceed on a voyage, or who inveigles or procures such seaman to de…
La. Rev. Stat. § 34:875 Search warrant for secreted seamen
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§875. Search warrant for secreted seamen Any magistrate may, on complaint on oath being made by the master of a vessel, or some person in his behalf, that a seaman or boy apprentice has deserted from his vessel, and that he is harbored, secreted or detained, issue a warrant under…
La. Rev. Stat. § 34:876 Shipping articles as evidence
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§876. Shipping articles as evidence On the trial of any person under R.S. 34:874 and R.S. 34:875, a copy of the articles of any vessel authenticated by the affidavit of the captain, sworn to before any magistrate, shall be admissible in evidence to prove that any seaman whose nam…
La. Rev. Stat. § 34:877 Abandonment of ship or refusal to perform duty; forfeiture and damages
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§877. Abandonment of ship or refusal to perform duty; forfeiture and damages Any person who ships upon a vessel to do service thereon either by the month or voyage, in the capacity of officer, engineer, pilot, clerk, mate, carpenter, cook, steward, cabin boy, watchman, fireman, d…
La. Rev. Stat. § 34:941 Definitions
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§941. Definitions As used in this Subpart, the following terms shall have the meaning ascribed to them in this Section, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise: (1) "Board of examiners" or "board" means the Board of Examiners of Bar Pilots for the Port of New Orleans, esta…
La. Rev. Stat. § 34:942 Board of examiners; appointment, terms and compensation of members
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§942. Board of examiners; appointment, terms and compensation of members The governor shall appoint three examiners to constitute the Board of Examiners of Bar Pilots for the Port of New Orleans, all of whom shall be bar pilots and shall have served as such for a minimum of five …
La. Rev. Stat. § 34:943 Associated branch pilots; number
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§943. Associated branch pilots; number The pilots whose duty it shall be to pilot sea-going vessels into and out of the entrance of the Mississippi River and into and out of the entrances of all other waterways connecting the Port of New Orleans with outside waters of the Gulf of…
La. Rev. Stat. § 34:944 Confirmation of branch pilots as bar pilots
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§944. Confirmation of branch pilots as bar pilots All pilots qualified under laws existing prior to July 28, 1948 as branch or bar pilots, and who were then members of the Associated Branch Pilots of New Orleans and engaged in piloting vessels in and out of the entrances of the M…
La. Rev. Stat. § 34:945 Additional pilots; examination; procedure for appointment
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§945. Additional pilots; examination; procedure for appointment A. Whenever there exists a necessity for more bar pilots the board of examiners shall hold examinations for all applicants who have registered with them for these posts under rules, regulations, and requirements adop…
La. Rev. Stat. § 34:946 Members of board of examiners failing to perform duties; removal from office
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§946. Members of board of examiners failing to perform duties; removal from office Members of the board of examiners failing or refusing to perform their duties as such, may, upon written statement signed by a majority of the commissioned bar pilots stating their cause of complai…
La. Rev. Stat. § 34:947 Misconduct of pilots, board of examiners' duty to report
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§947. Misconduct of pilots, board of examiners' duty to report The board of examiners shall report to the governor any neglect of duty, drunkenness, carelessness, habitual intemperance, incompetency, unreasonable absence from duty, or general bad conduct on the part of any bar pi…
La. Rev. Stat. § 34:948 Qualifications of pilots; bond
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§948. Qualifications of pilots; bond No person shall be appointed a bar pilot unless: (1) he is a qualified elector of the State of Louisiana; (2) has served at least twelve months next preceding the date of his application in a pilot boat at the mouth of the Mississippi River or…
La. Rev. Stat. § 34:949 Blank
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La. Rev. Stat. § 34:950 Repealed by Acts 2011, No
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§950. Repealed by Acts 2011, No. 111, §2.
La. Rev. Stat. § 34:951 Repealed by Acts 2011, No
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§951. Repealed by Acts 2011, No. 111, §2.
La. Rev. Stat. § 34:952 Repealed by Acts 2011, No
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§952. Repealed by Acts 2011, No. 111, §2.
La. Rev. Stat. § 34:953 Ships required to take pilots
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§953. Ships required to take pilots All ships and vessels inward or outward bound throughout the entrances of the Mississippi River or other inland waterway connecting the port of New Orleans with the Gulf of Mexico, or other outside waters, except those of one hundred tons or le…
La. Rev. Stat. § 34:954 Repealed by Acts 2011, No
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§954. Repealed by Acts 2011, No. 111, §2.
La. Rev. Stat. § 34:955 Pilots' duty to remain on board ship until crossing bar; additional fees for late sailing
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§955. Pilots' duty to remain on board ship until crossing bar; additional fees for late sailing When boarding an outward bound ship or vessel at the boarding stations bar pilots shall remain on board the ship until she crosses the bar, unless permission is given by the master for…
La. Rev. Stat. § 34:956 Carrying pilot out to sea; liability of master or owner of vessel
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§956. Carrying pilot out to sea; liability of master or owner of vessel If through the fault of the master or owner, any outward bound vessel carries off any pilot to sea when a boat is attending to receive him, the master or owner shall, in addition to the pilotage charges fixed…
La. Rev. Stat. § 34:957 Extra services to vessels in distress
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§957. Extra services to vessels in distress The master or owner of any ship or vessel appearing in distress, and in want of a pilot on the coast shall pay to any bar pilot who has exerted himself for the preservation of the ship or vessel, such sum for extra services as the owner…
La. Rev. Stat. § 34:958 Refusal of pilot to act when called; penalty
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§958. Refusal of pilot to act when called; penalty Any bar pilot who, when practicable, refuses or neglects to go on board of any ship or vessel when called by signal or otherwise; shall be suspended from his duties as a pilot for the term of one year, and shall, moreover, be lia…
La. Rev. Stat. § 34:959 Acting as pilot without license; penalty
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§959. Acting as pilot without license; penalty No person who is not commissioned a bar pilot shall board any ship or vessel required to take a bar pilot, for the purpose of piloting, or to pilot or attempt to pilot the same; and no person or pilot shall board any such ship or ves…
La. Rev. Stat. § 34:960 Pilot's duty to exhibit license
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§960. Pilot's duty to exhibit license Whoever offers to pilot a ship or other vessel shall, if required, exhibit to the commander thereof his identification card as a bar pilot, attested to by the chairman of the board of examiners; and if he refuses or neglects to do so, he shal…
La. Rev. Stat. § 34:961 Employing pilot without license; liability of vessel, master or owner
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§961. Employing pilot without license; liability of vessel, master or owner When a vessel, inward or outward bound to or from the port of New Orleans employs as a pilot a person who is not a state commissioned bar pilot, when a bar pilot offers his services, the vessel, her capta…
La. Rev. Stat. § 34:961.1 Employing pilot without a state commission; penalties
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§961.1. Employing pilot without a state commission; penalties A. No master, owner, or agent of a vessel required under R.S. 34:953 to take a state commissioned bar pilot shall, when a state commissioned bar pilot offers his services, employ as a pilot a person who is not a state …
La. Rev. Stat. § 34:961.2 Offering of services
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§961.2. Offering of services As used in this Subpart, reference to the offering of a bar pilot or the offering of services by a bar pilot shall mean any offering of any advice or assistance with respect to pilotage by the commissioned bar pilot or by his authorized representative…
La. Rev. Stat. § 34:962 Repealed by Acts 2004, No
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§962. Repealed by Acts 2004, No. 902, §2, eff. Jan. 1, 2005.
La. Rev. Stat. § 34:963 Pilot associations
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§963. Pilot associations Bar pilots may, for the furtherance of their interest, form themselves into a voluntary private association, partnership, corporation, or limited liability company. Acts 2011, No. 111, §1.
La. Rev. Stat. § 34:964 Privilege of pilots on vessels
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§964. Privilege of pilots on vessels Bar pilots have a lien and privilege on the ships or vessels for nonpayment of pilotage and other charges provided by this Sub-part which may be enforced, together with reasonable attorney's fees, before any court of competent jurisdiction wit…
La. Rev. Stat. § 34:965 Repealed by Acts 2011, No
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§965. Repealed by Acts 2011, No. 111, §2.
La. Rev. Stat. § 34:966 Repealed by Acts 2004, No
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§966. Repealed by Acts 2004, No. 902, §2, eff. Jan. 1, 2005.
La. Rev. Stat. § 34:991 Board of River Port Pilot Commissioners; duties, appointment,
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§991. Board of River Port Pilot Commissioners; duties, appointment, qualification, and removal of members A. There is hereby created the Board of River Port Pilot Commissioners for the Port of New Orleans. The board shall consist of three citizens appointed by the governor, with …
La. Rev. Stat. § 34:991.1 Repealed by Acts 2004, No
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§991.1. Repealed by Acts 2004, No. 902, §2, eff. Jan. 1, 2005.
La. Rev. Stat. § 34:992 River port pilots; duties; appointment
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§992. River port pilots; duties; appointment A. There shall be a body of pilots known as the "river port pilots" whose duty it shall be to provide pilotage services within the operating territory described in this Subpart. B. River port pilots shall be duly appointed and commissi…
La. Rev. Stat. § 34:993 Examinations for appointment; qualifications
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§993. Examinations for appointment; qualifications Whenever there exists a necessity for more pilots as determined by the river port pilots, the Board of River Port Pilot Commissioners shall hold examinations under such rules and regulations and such requirements as they shall ha…
La. Rev. Stat. § 34:994 Oath; bond
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§994. Oath; bond Each river port pilot shall take an oath of office and furnish bond to the extent of one thousand dollars. Acts 1952, No. 177, §4; Acts 1986, No. 960, §1.
La. Rev. Stat. § 34:995 Association of river port pilots
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§995. Association of river port pilots The said river port pilots may form themselves into an association as to them may seem fit, not in conflict with law, or with the rules and regulations of the river port pilot commissioners, but nothing herein shall affect any association pr…
La. Rev. Stat. § 34:996 Operating territory
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§996. Operating territory A. The river port pilots shall have the exclusive right to pilot vessels on the Mississippi River between New Orleans, Louisiana and Pilottown, Louisiana and within the Port of New Orleans between Southport and Mereauxville; within the Industrial Canal, …
La. Rev. Stat. § 34:997 Pilotage fees; vessel subject to pilotage
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§997. Pilotage fees; vessel subject to pilotage A. The river port pilots shall be entitled to ask for and to receive a fee for their pilotage services. B. The fees for pilotage services shall be established in accordance with R.S. 34:1121, et seq. C. The river port pilots shall a…
La. Rev. Stat. § 34:998 Repealed by Acts 1986, No
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§998. Repealed by Acts 1986, No. 960, §2.