Section 3.05 - Number of Commissions(1) The Commissioner may periodically determine if there is need for an additional state Commissioned Pilot for District Two or for any special location within the district. There are currently three Pilot Commissions available for District Two. The Commissioner may request advice from the existing Commissioned Pilots and may obtain advice and information from any other source prior to making a determination with respect to such need.(2) The Commissioner's decision will be made after consideration of the various factors pertaining to such need, which will include, but not be limited to, supply and demand for pilotage services, safety and efficiency in furnishing pilotage services, and the interest of the public and the maritime industry in having available a reasonable number of experienced, professional, and efficient Pilots.(3) When the Commissioner decides to change the number of commissions, they will inform the Trustees of the Boston Marine Society and the President of the Eastern Point Pilots.Adopted by Mass Register Issue 1488, eff. 2/3/2023.