PARRIS N. GLENDENING, Governor                             Ch. 214

(f)     (1) "Licensed pilot" means a pilot who is licensed by the Board to provide
pilotage.

(2) "Licensed pilot" includes the holder of a limited license.

(g)     (1) "Limited license" means a license issued by the Board to provide
pilotage as limited by § 11-407 of this title.

(2) "Limited license" includes A 37-FOOT-DRAFT LIMITED LICENSE, a
34-foot-draft limited [license] LICENSE, and a 28-foot-draft limited license.

(h) "Pilot" means an individual who provides pilotage.

(i) (1) "Provide pilotage" means to pilot a vessel under the provisions of this
title when the vessel is underway on the navigable waters of the State, including when the
vessel is towing or being towed by another vessel.

(2) "Provide pilotage" does not include:

(i) maneuvering a vessel during berthing or unberthing operations; or

(ii) shifting a vessel within a port with tug assistance and a docking
master aboard the vessel.

11-402.

Subject to the provisions of this subtitle, the Board may issue:

(1)     a license;

(2)     A 37-FOOT-DRAFT LIMITED LICENSE;

[ (2)] (3) a 34-foot-draft limited license; and
[(3)] (4) a 28-foot-draft limited license.
11-403.

(a)     To qualify for a limited license, an applicant shall be an individual who meets
the requirements of this section.

(b)     An applicant shall have trained as an apprentice pilot for at least 2 years.

(c)     An applicant shall possess sufficient ability, skill, and experience for a
28-foot-draft limited license [ or], a 34-foot-draft limited license, OR A
37-FOOT-DRAFT LIMITED LICENSE as determined by the Board through observation of
the applicant's performance providing pilotage.

11-406.

(a) If an applicant qualifies for a license under this subtitle, the Board shall send
the applicant a notice that states that:

(1) the applicant has qualified for a license; and

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