23 Del. C. § 112
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§ Â 112. Classes of licenses.
Official statutory text
Six classes of licenses shall be granted:
(1) First class, to persons capable of piloting ships or vessels of any practical draft of water;
(2) Second class, to persons capable of piloting ships or vessels drawing 45 feet of water or under;
(3) Third class, to persons capable of piloting ships or vessels drawing 40 feet of water or under;
(4) Fourth class, to persons capable of piloting ships or vessels drawing 35 feet of water or under;
(5) Fifth class, to persons capable of piloting ships or vessels drawing 32 feet of water or under; and
(6) Sixth class, to persons capable of piloting ships or vessels drawing 27 feet of water or under.
(1) First class, to persons capable of piloting ships or vessels of any practical draft of water;
(2) Second class, to persons capable of piloting ships or vessels drawing 45 feet of water or under;
(3) Third class, to persons capable of piloting ships or vessels drawing 40 feet of water or under;
(4) Fourth class, to persons capable of piloting ships or vessels drawing 35 feet of water or under;
(5) Fifth class, to persons capable of piloting ships or vessels drawing 32 feet of water or under; and
(6) Sixth class, to persons capable of piloting ships or vessels drawing 27 feet of water or under.
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