Louisiana § RS 34:948 - Qualifications of pilots; bond
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 34:948 — Qualifications of pilots; bond, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 34:948. Qualifications of pilots; bond
No person shall be appointed a bar pilot unless: (1) he is a qualified elector of the State of Louisiana; (2) has served at least twelve months next preceding the date of his application in a pilot boat at the mouth of the Mississippi River or other entrances into the Gulf of Mexico or other outside waters from the port of New Orleans; (3) has successfully passed the examination given by the board of examiners, and has been commissioned by the governor; and (4) has furnished a bond in favor of the governor in the amount of two thousand dollars conditioned on the faithful performance of the duties imposed upon them by this Sub-part. This bond shall be approved by the Board of Commissioners of the Port of New Orleans.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 34:948
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 34:948 cover?
Section RS 34:948 ("Qualifications of pilots; bond") 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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