Section 1138 Of Article 7. Duties Of Pilots From California Harbors And Navigation Code >> Division 5. >> Chapter 1. >> Article 7.

. (a) When cruising offshore or standing out to sea, pilots shall go to the vessel nearest to shore or in the most distress, or incur a penalty of one hundred dollars ($100). For each refusal by a pilot to board a vessel when required, a penalty of one hundred dollars ($100) shall be incurred.
  (b) A pilot may be suspended or expelled by the board for a violation of subdivision (a).