995 CMR 2.22 - Miscellaneous

(1) Leave of Absence.

(a) Each Pilot must perform a reasonable and equitable share of pilotage duties at all times except when on scheduled vacation or when unable to do so because of temporary illness. Any Pilot refusing or failing to perform a reasonable and equitable share of pilotage duties may have said Pilot's Commission suspended or revoked.

(b) Any Pilot desiring a leave of absence or permission to remain away from pilotage duties for more than 30 days must file a written application with the Commissioners for permission. Said application must specify the length of such requested leave and must state the reasons for the request. The Commissioners may grant or reject the request after consideration of all the current facts, but primarily the factors set forth in 995 CMR 2.05(2).

(2) All medical reports and reports of prescription medicine furnished to the Commissioner shall be treated as confidential to the extent allowed by applicable statutes and regulations.

(3) The Commissioners shall provide pilots and their customers a "Pilotage Rate Schedule", based upon the recommendations of the State Pilotage Rate Board, increase such rates for Pilotage services. Pilot rates may be found at: http://www.masspilotage.com.

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995 CMR 2.22

Amended by Mass Register Issue 1378, eff. 11/16/2018. Amended by Mass Register Issue 1482, eff. 11/11/2022.