Guam § 56403 - Basis for Approving Application for Harbor Pilot's License.
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§ 56403. Basis for Approving Application for Harbor Pilot's License.
The Manager of the Port Authority of Guam shall determine the
professional qualifications necessary to obtain a pilot's license in
accordance with the Authority=s rules and regulations. As the basis for
approving applications, the Manager may by rule accept the determinations
of one or more trade or professional organizations, accept a license or
certification issued by an agency of the United States, or of a state, territory
or possession of the United States, require that an applicant successfully
complete an oral or written examination, or both, administered by the Port
Authority of Guam or appropriate professional organization, or provide
other evidence of competence satisfactory to the Manager. In establishing
credentialing criteria and in administering examinations, if required, the
Port Authority of Guam may enter into contracts for the purchase, use,
scoring or validation of professional examinations.
Source: official Guam text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Guam § 56403
What does Guam Code Annotated § 56403 cover?
Section 56403 ("Basis for Approving Application for Harbor Pilot's License.") is part of the Guam Code Annotated, the codified statutory law of Guam. 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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