§462A-11  Rates of pilotage.  The
director shall establish the rates of pilotage for vessels subject to this
chapter as follows:



(1)  The rates of pilotage in effect on July 1, 1978,
shall remain in effect until changed by the director pursuant to this chapter.



(2)  No rate shall be increased, lowered, or altered
without a public hearing in accordance with chapter 91.  Due notice of hearing
shall be mailed at least thirty days prior to the date of hearing to the
individual licensed pilots, the pilot's association, and all owners,
charterers, operators, and agents of vessels who have registered with the
department.



(3)  The director, in setting rates of pilotage, shall
fix such amounts as will be a fair charge for the services rendered with due
regard to necessary operating expenses, maintenance of, depreciation on, and
return on investment for property used in the business of pilotage, and the
rates and charges of pilotage at comparable ports of the United States.



(4)  Persons aggrieved by the director's decision
setting the rates of pilotage may appeal to circuit court as provided in
chapter 91. [L 1978, c 231, pt of §2; am L 1985, c 126, §8; am L 1987, c 283,
§34]