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HomeHarbors and Navigation CodeDiv. 5Ch. 4Art. 1§ 1170 Pilot Licensing Requirements

§ 1170 Pilot Licensing Requirements

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§ 1170 Pilot Licensing Requirements

This law says the board must hire and give licenses to enough pilots to do the work its division needs.

Key Takeaways

  • •The board is in charge of picking pilots.
  • •Pilots must be officially licensed.
  • •There must be enough pilots to cover all the division’s tasks.

Example

A city’s fire department needs pilots to fly rescue helicopters.

The fire department’s board must find and license enough helicopter pilots so they can respond to emergencies as required.

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

Official Source
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§ 1170 Pilot Licensing Requirements

The board shall appoint and license the number of pilots which is sufficient to carry out the purposes of this division. (Amended by Stats. 1990, Ch. 1422, Sec. 19.)

Last verified: January 11, 2026

Key Terms

boardappoint and licensepilotspurposes of this division

Related Statutes

  • § 1170.1 Pilot Staffing Requirements
  • § 1170.2 Pilot License Number Changes
  • § 1171 Pilot Licensing Authority
  • § 1173 Pilot License Application Requirements
  • § 1170.3 Pilot Tugboat Conflict Rules

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Harbors and Navigation Code. Section 1170.
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