Louisiana § RS 34:958 - Refusal of pilot to act when called; penalty
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 34:958 — Refusal of pilot to act when called; penalty, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 34:958. Refusal of pilot to act when called; penalty
Any bar pilot who, when practicable, refuses or neglects to go on board of any ship or vessel when called by signal or otherwise; shall be suspended from his duties as a pilot for the term of one year, and shall, moreover, be liable to be fined in the sum of three hundred dollars, and in default of payment thereof, shall be imprisoned for the term of three months.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 34:958
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 34:958 cover?
Section RS 34:958 ("Refusal of pilot to act when called; penalty") 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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