Virginia § 54.1-917 - Enforcement of suspension
Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 54.1-917 — Enforcement of suspension, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 54.1-917. Enforcement of suspension
If any individual whose pilot's license has been suspended is found on board any vessel as a pilot, or offers to conduct any vessel, he may be dismissed from the vessel by any licensed pilot, to whom all the pilotage shall be paid. The Board may proceed against the individual under the provisions of § 54.1-924 as if the individual had never been licensed. An individual whose pilot's license has been suspended may also be proceeded against under § 54.1-111.
Code 1950, § 54-561; 1988, c. 765.
Source: official Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia § 54.1-917
What does Code of Virginia § 54.1-917 cover?
Section 54.1-917 ("Enforcement of suspension") is part of the Code of Virginia, the codified statutory law of Virginia. 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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