Section 87-A - Exceptions1.Vessels exempt. This subchapter does not apply to:A. Vessels under enrollment; [1985, c. 389, §35(NEW).]B. Fishing vessels; [1985, c. 389, §35(NEW).]C. Vessels powered predominantly by sail; [1999, c. 355, §7(AMD).]D. [2011, c. 498, §1(RP).]E. All military ships navigating the Kennebec River to and from the Bath Iron Works Corporation for the purpose of accomplishing overhaul, repair, post shakedown availability and sea trials; and [2011, c. 14, §2(AMD).]F. Noncommercial foreign vessels with overall length of under 253 feet. [2015, c. 14, §1(AMD).] [2015, c. 14, §1(AMD).]
2.Limitation. If any such vessel employs a pilot, the pilot is entitled to receive as compensation for that pilot's service pilotage fees in the amount established by the commission. [1999, c. 355, §7(AMD).]
Amended by 2015, c. 14,§ 1, eff. 10/15/2015.Amended by 2012, c. 498,§ 1, eff. 8/30/2012.Amended by 2011, c. 14,§§ 1 to 3, eff. 9/28/2011.1985, c. 389, § 35 (NEW) . 1999, c. 355, § 7 (AMD) .