New Jersey § 12:8-47
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 12:8-47, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 12:8-47.
Any person not holding a license as a maritime pilot or docking pilot under the laws of this S tate or of the state of New York, who shall pilot or offer to pilot a regulated vessel , on S tate pilotage waters , or any person on board a steam tug or towboat who shall tow a regulated vessel on pilotage waters not having a licensed pilot or docking pilot on board the tug or tow boat or on board the vessel shall be guilty of a crime of the fourth degree, except that the fine may be up to $50,000 .
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 12:8-47
What does New Jersey Statutes § 12:8-47 cover?
Section 12:8-47 is part of the New Jersey Statutes, the codified statutory law of New Jersey. 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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