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HomeHarbors and Navigation CodeDiv. 5Ch. 5§ 1195 Pilot Trainee Surcharge Funding

§ 1195 Pilot Trainee Surcharge Funding

Harbors and Navigation Code·California
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§ 1195 Pilot Trainee Surcharge Funding

This law adds an extra fee for each ship that uses a pilot when a pilot trainee is on board, and the money collected is used only to pay for the trainee's training program.

Key Takeaways

  • •A surcharge is added for each vessel that has a pilot trainee on board.
  • •The surcharge money is collected each month and given to the board.
  • •The board can only use the money to fund the pilot trainee training program.
  • •The board can change the surcharge amount whenever needed to run the program efficiently.

Example

A cargo ship is entering a harbor and hires a pilot. A pilot trainee is also on the ship as part of the training program.

The ship must pay the normal pilot fee plus a surcharge that the board sets for having a trainee on board. The surcharge money is sent to the board each month and is used to run the training program.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

Official Source
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§ 1195 Pilot Trainee Surcharge Funding

(a) In addition to other fees for pilotage, there shall be a surcharge in an amount established by the board for each movement of a vessel using pilot services for each pilot trainee who is enrolled in the pilot trainee training program established by the board. (b) The moneys charged and collected each month from the pilot trainee surcharge shall be paid to the board. The moneys shall be used only to fund the pilot trainee training program in the manner established by the board. (c) By action of the board, the board may adjust the amount established pursuant to subdivision (a) as necessary to efficiently administer the pilot trainee training program. (Amended by Stats. 1990, Ch. 468, Sec. 7. Effective August 8, 1990.)

Last verified: January 11, 2026

Key Terms

surchargepilot trainee training programboard

Related Statutes

  • § 1196 Pilot Education Surcharge Rules
  • § 1195.1 Pilot Trainee Surcharge Funds
  • § 5942 Harbor Project Feasibility Hearing
  • § 5944 Harbor Land Acquisition Approval
  • § 6360 Port Budget Submission Deadline

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Harbors and Navigation Code. Section 1195.
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