§ 46-9.1-18 - Suspension or revocation of pilot's licenses. - Rhode Island Statutes

SECTION 46-9.1-18

   § 46-9.1-18  Suspension or revocation ofpilot's licenses. – (a) The commission may suspend any pilot for any period that it may deemproper, and may revoke and annul any pilot's license which shall be issuedunder this chapter, upon satisfactory proof that:

   (1) The pilot has willfully disobeyed or violated theprovisions of this chapter or any rule or regulation made and established bythe commission; or

   (2) The pilot has negligently lost or damaged any vesselunder the pilot's care; or

   (3) The pilot is so addicted to the habits of intoxication asto be unfit to be entrusted with the charge of a vessel; or

   (4) The pilot is so mentally or physically incapable as to beunfit to carry on the duties of a pilot.

   (b) The commission may suspend any pilot's license for aperiod of not to exceed three (3) months upon satisfactory proof that:

   (1) The pilot took charge of a vessel drawing more water thanthe pilot's license authorized; or

   (2) The pilot has been guilty of any misconduct or neglect ofduty detrimental to the business of piloting; or

   (3) The pilot neglects or refuses to appear, withoutjustifiable cause, before the commission after having been duly notified toappear;

   (c) The pilot so suspended, at any time, upon due notice, mayappeal to the commission for a rehearing of his or her case, and the commissionshall have power to confirm or reverse its previous decision.