Sec. 70.081. PURPOSE  


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  • The purpose of this subchapter is to:

    (1) in the public interest, stimulate and preserve maritime commerce on the pilotage grounds of this state by limiting and regulating the liability of pilots; and

    (2) maintain pilotage fees at reasonable levels.

Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 359, Sec. 4, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.