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Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 103, § 28 (2026)

Exemption of vessels from compulsory pilotage

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Section 28. All coastwise vessels not sailing under register and not carrying oil, hazardous material or hazardous waste in bulk as cargo in or entering upon areas of special interest within the waters of the commonwealth, United States public vessels, and United States fishing vessels shall be exempt from compulsory pilotage; provided, however, that if any such vessel requests the aid of a pilot, he shall, when permitted by the laws of the United States, serve the same in like manner as vessels not exempt, and shall be entitled to regular compensation.

Notes of Decisions
Cited in 2 cases, 1926–2007 · leading case: United States v. Massachusetts, 493 F.3d 1 (1st Cir. 2007).
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United States v. Massachusetts, 493 F.3d 1 (1st Cir. 2007). “It is noteworthy that although the Coast Guard in its 2004 notice was clearly aware of the enactment of MOSPA, its federalism statement did not comment on the preemption of the tug escort provision, Mass.”
Commonwealth v. Kemp, 254 Mass. 190 (Mass. 1926). “By G. L. c. 103, § 28, “All coastwise steam vessels not sailing under register, .”
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