Code of Virginia § 54.1-915. Pilot first meeting vessel at sea to have preference.
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The first pilot who meets a vessel coming in, which his branch entitles him to conduct, shall have the right to take charge of and conduct her into port.
Code 1950, § 54-554; 1988, c. 765.