Payment of pilots detained beyond time appointed

S.C. Code Ann. § 54-15-240, under Title 54, Chapter 15.

S.C. Code Ann. § 54-15-240

Every master of an outward bound vessel who shall engage a pilot for an appointed time of departure shall have his vessel in readiness for sailing at such time and every master of a vessel who shall detain a pilot beyond the time appointed so that he cannot proceed to sea although wind and weather should permit, shall pay for such detention in accordance with the published schedule of rates and fees provided for under the provisions of Section 54-15-290.