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R.I. Gen. Laws § 46-9-1. Declaration of policy
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(a) It is declared to be the policy and intent of the general assembly and the purpose of this chapter: (1) To provide maximum safety from the dangers of navigation for vessels entering or leaving the waters of this state; (2) To maintain a state pilotage system devoted to the pr…
R.I. Gen. Laws § 46-9-10. Examination of applicants
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(a) The commission shall conduct the examination of applicants for pilot’s licenses, at a time and place as it shall, after due notice, direct. It shall examine the applicants with relation to their qualifications for the office of pilot. Each applicant shall be examined in parti…
R.I. Gen. Laws § 46-9-11. Deferment of applications for future examination
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If the commission, after a public hearing duly called, deems that the number of licensed pilots is sufficient to meet the demands of commerce in the waters of this state, it shall place the names of the subsequent applicants on file for future examination and licensing in the ord…
R.I. Gen. Laws § 46-9-12. Duration and renewal of licenses
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Any license issued under this chapter shall run for a period of five (5) years from the date of issue thereof unless otherwise terminated, revoked, or suspended. Licenses may be renewed in accordance with the procedures set forth in the commission’s rules and regulations.