# 46 CFR § 401.120: Federal reservation of pilotage regulations

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-401.120

## Section

- **Citation:** 46 CFR § 401.120
- **Heading:** Federal reservation of pilotage regulations
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** September 22, 2026
- **Source:** Publisher's official text
- **Location:** Title 46—Shipping > CHAPTER III—COAST GUARD (GREAT LAKES PILOTAGE), DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY > PART 401—GREAT LAKES PILOTAGE REGULATIONS > Subpart A—General

## Text

No state, municipal, or other local authority may require the use of Pilots or regulate any aspect of pilotage in any of the waters specified in the Act. Only those persons registered as United States Registered Pilots or Canadian Registered Pilots as defined in this subpart may render pilotage services on any vessel subject to the Act and the Memorandum of Understanding, Great Lakes Pilotage.
[USCG-2022-0025, 89 FR 76347, Sept. 17, 2024]

## Nearby sections

- [46 CFR § 401.100 § 401.100 Purpose.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-401.100.md)
- [46 CFR § 401.105 § 401.105 OMB control numbers assigned pursuant to the Paperwork Reduction Act.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-401.105.md)
- [46 CFR § 401.110 § 401.110 Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-401.110.md)
- [46 CFR § 401.120 § 401.120 Federal reservation of pilotage regulations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-401.120.md)
- [46 CFR § 401.200 § 401.200 Application for registration.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-401.200.md)
- [46 CFR § 401.210 § 401.210 Requirements and qualifications for Full Registration.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-401.210.md)
- [46 CFR § 401.211 § 401.211 Requirements for training of Apprentice Pilots and Limited Registration Authorization.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-401.211.md)
- [46 CFR § 401.214 § 401.214 Training requirements for Applicant Trainees.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-401.214.md)
- [46 CFR § 401.220 § 401.220 Registration of Pilots.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-401.220.md)
- [46 CFR § 401.222 § 401.222 Temporary Registered Pilots on the Great Lakes.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-401.222.md)
- [46 CFR § 401.230 § 401.230 Certificates of Registration.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-401.230.md)
- [46 CFR § 401.240 § 401.240 Renewal of Certificates of Registration.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-401.240.md)
- [46 CFR § 401.250 § 401.250 Suspension and revocation of Certificates of Registration.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-401.250.md)
- [46 CFR § 401.260 § 401.260 Reports.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-401.260.md)

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