North Carolina § 76A-36 - Classes of licenses.
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§ 76A-36. Classes of licenses.
The Commission shall have general authority to issue three classes of licenses: Limited. - A license to pilot vessels whose draft does not exceed 25 feet combined with a maximum length to be fixed by Commission rules. Limited licenses may be issued to those who pass requirements established by statute and by the Commission to entitle such person to a limited license. Full. - A license to pilot any vessel. Full license shall be issued to all holders of a limited license who have in the opinion of the Commission satisfactorily served at least one year under a limited license. Additionally, the Commission may issue a full license to anyone who in the Commission's judgments has sufficient credentials as established under G.S. 76A-35(b) to perform the pilotage task associated with a full license. Apprentice. - A license to engage in a program, approved by the Commission, as apprentice pilot under the terms of G.S. 76A-42. History (1981 (Reg. Sess., 1982), c. 1176, s. 1.) §§ 76A-37 through 76A-41: Reserved for future codification purposes.
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What does North Carolina General Statutes § 76A-36 cover?
Section 76A-36 ("Classes of licenses.") is part of the North Carolina General Statutes, the codified statutory law of North Carolina. 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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