Statutory, Regulatory and Rulemaking Resources

For more information, please visit the links below.

Statutes Governing the Board

The statutes governing the are available as a PDF or online.

  • PDF Version (updated 12/2022): Harbors and Navigation Code, Division 5 (Pilots for Monterey Bay, and the Bays of San Francisco, San Pablo, and Suisun)

     

  • Online Version: Harbors and Navigation Code, Division 5 (Pilot for Monterey Bay, and the Bays of San Francisco, San Pablo, and Suisun)

Article 1. Legislative Policy and Findings [1100-1102]

Article 2. Application [1105-1107]

Article 3. Definitions [1110-1117]

Article 4. Liability of Persons Using Pilot Services [1120-1122]

Article 5. Exclusive Rights of Pilotage [1125-1126]

Article 6. Exempt Vessels and Vessels Liable for Pilotage [1127-1128

Article 7. Duties of Pilots [1130-1139

Article 8. State Certified Pilotage [1140-1146

CHAPTER 2. BOARD OF PILOT COMMISSIONERS [1150-1159.2]

CHAPTER 3. PENSION PLAN [1160-1168]

CHAPTER 4. LICENSING OF PILOTS Article 1. Issuance of License [1170-1179]

Article 2. Suspension or Revocation of Licenses [1180-1184]

CHAPTER 5. PILOTAGE RATES [1190-1198]

CHAPTER 6. PILOTAGE RATE RECOMMENDATIONS [1200-1203]

Board Regulations

Board regulations are available as a PDF or online.

Note: If you have difficulties accessing the CCR website using the link provided above, please e-mail OAL at staff@oal.ca.gov.

 

 

Rulemaking

Note: All rulemaking documents are available upon request. Requests may be submitted via email at bopc@bopc.ca.gov or by mail to: Allen Garfinkle, Executive Director, Board of Pilot Commissioners for the Bays of San Francisco, San Pablo, and Suisun, 660 Davis Street, San Francisco, California 94111.

1. Rulemaking Documents: Conflict of Interest Regulations (45-Day Notice Materials)

A comment period has been established commencing on March 28, 2025, and closing on May 12, 2025. Any interested person, or his or her authorized representative, may submit written comments relevant to the proposed regulatory action to the Board. The written comment period closes at 5:00 p.m. on Monday, May 12, 2025. The Board will only consider comments received at the Board office by that time.

Additional information about the proposed changes may be found in the following documents:

2. Rulemaking Documents: Pilot Boat Regulations

Rulemaking Documents: Pilot Boat Regulations (15-Day Notice Materials)

3. Rulemaking Documents: Fatigue Regulations

 

Open Meetings

 

The Bagley-Keene Act ensures that state agency meetings are conducted openly and transparently, providing the public with access to governmental proceedings and decision-making processes. The Board of Pilot Commissioners (BOPC) adheres to this act, holding its meetings in accordance with these open meeting requirements to promote transparency and public participation.