Louisiana § RS 34:944 - Confirmation of branch pilots as bar pilots

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§ RS 34:944. Confirmation of branch pilots as bar pilots

All pilots qualified under laws existing prior to July 28, 1948 as branch or bar pilots, and who were then members of the Associated Branch Pilots of New Orleans and engaged in piloting vessels in and out of the entrances of the Mississippi River between Pilot Town and the Gulf of Mexico are hereby designated and confirmed as bar pilots for the port of New Orleans without further qualification or commission.

Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 34:944 cover?

Section RS 34:944 ("Confirmation of branch pilots as bar pilots") is part of the Louisiana Civil Code, the codified statutory law of Louisiana. 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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