§ 11–603
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Bus. Occ. & Prof. § 11-603 (2026)
Title 11. Pilots
Subtitle 6. Miscellaneous Provisions
§ 11–603LinkCopy Citation
(a)
A licensed pilot may not engage in conduct that constitutes a conflict of interest.
(b)
A conflict of interest exists in situations in which:
(1)
except as provided in subsection (c) of this section, a licensed pilot solicits or accepts financial or other consideration of value from a tugboat, towing, vessel-assist, vessel-owning, or vessel-chartering company, or an agent or officer of that company, or from any other entity providing services in the port community;
(2)
a licensed pilot takes any action with the intent to benefit or harm the economic interests of a tugboat, towing, vessel-assist, vessel-owning, or vessel-chartering company, or any other entity providing services in the port community;
(3)
a licensed pilot allows personal financial interests to conflict with professional responsibilities;
(4)
a licensed pilot solicits business for a tugboat, towing, vessel-assist, vessel-owning, or vessel-chartering company, or any other entity providing services in the port community; or
(5)
a licensed pilot discourages a person from engaging the services of a tugboat, towing, vessel-assist, vessel-owning, or vessel-chartering company, or any other entity providing services in the port community.
(c)
A conflict of interest does not exist in situations in which:
(1)
remuneration is paid to the pilot through the Association in return for the provision of pilotage services; or
(2)
there is an exchange of nominal social pleasantries between the licensed pilot and any entity providing services to the port community.