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HomeHarbors and Navigation CodeDiv. 5Ch. 5§ 1196 Pilot Education Surcharge Rules

§ 1196 Pilot Education Surcharge Rules

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§ 1196 Pilot Education Surcharge Rules

This law adds an extra charge each time a ship uses a pilot, and the money collected is used only to pay for the pilot’s ongoing training program.

Key Takeaways

  • •Each vessel that uses a pilot must pay an additional surcharge set by the board.
  • •The surcharge money is collected each month and can only be used for the pilot continuing education program.
  • •The board can adjust the surcharge amount whenever it’s needed to run the program efficiently.

Example

A cargo ship comes into a harbor and hires a pilot to guide it. Besides the regular pilot fee, the ship also pays a small extra surcharge.

That extra surcharge is sent to the board and is used only to fund the pilot’s continuing education program, and the board can change the amount of the surcharge if needed.

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

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§ 1196 Pilot Education Surcharge Rules

(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 the pilot continuing education program established by the board. (b) The moneys charged and collected each month from the pilot continuing education program surcharge shall be paid to the board. The moneys shall be used only to fund the pilot continuing education 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 continuing education program. (Amended by Stats. 2011, Ch. 324, Sec. 25. (AB 1025) Effective January 1, 2012.)

Last verified: January 11, 2026

Key Terms

surchargepilot continuing education programboard

Related Statutes

  • § 1195 Pilot Trainee Surcharge Funding
  • § 1196.1 Pilot Education 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 1196.
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