Alaska § 08.62.157 - Duties of licensed pilots.
Full text of Alaska Alaska Statutes § 08.62.157 — Duties of licensed pilots., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 08.62.157. Duties of licensed pilots.
(a) A person licensed under this chapter has a primary duty to safely navigate vessels under the pilot's direction and control and to protect life and property and the marine environment while engaged in the provision of pilot services.
(b) A person licensed under this chapter shall report to the appropriate authority all violations of a federal or state pilotage law.
Source: official Alaska text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Alaska Statutes § 08.62.157 cover?
Section 08.62.157 ("Duties of licensed pilots.") is part of the Alaska Statutes, the codified statutory law of Alaska. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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