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]
Board Regulations
Board regulations are available as a PDF or online.
- PDF Version (updated 6/01/2024): California Code of Regulations, Title 7–Harbors and Navigation, Division 2–Board of Pilot Commissioners
- Online Version (available from the Office of Administrative Law): California Code of Regulations, Title 7–Harbors and Navigation, Division 2–Board of Pilot Commissioners.
Note: If you have difficulties accessing the CCR website using the link provided above, please e-mail OAL at staff@oal.ca.gov.
RuleMaking
Rulemaking Documents: Pilot Boat Regulations
Rulemaking Documents: Fatigue Regulations
- Notice of Proposed Rulemaking Fatigue Regs 2023-11-07
- 2023 Final Statement of Reasons 6.28.2023
- Express Terms BOPC Pilot Fatigue regs rev’d 11.2.2023
- 2018 San Francisco Bar Pilot Fatigue Study
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.
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.