Virginia Decodedhttps://vacode.org7349354.1-925Exception as to vessels in distress2025Professions and OccupationsProfessions and Occupations Regulated by the Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation and Boards Within the DepartmentBranch PilotsOffenses and Penalties Generally

Section 54.1-924 shall not prevent any person from assisting a vessel in distress.

Code 1950, § 54-572; 1988, c. 765.