46 CFR § 140.1005 - Suspension and revocation.

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title: "46 CFR § 140.1005 - Suspension and revocation."
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section_number: "140.1005"
section_name: "Suspension and revocation."
chapter_name: "COAST GUARD, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY"
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# 140.1005 Suspension and revocation.

An individual is subject to proceedings under the provisions of 46 U.S.C. 7703 and 7704, and part 5 of this chapter with respect to suspension or revocation of a license, certificate, document, or credential if the individual holds a license, certificate of registry, merchant mariner document, or merchant mariner credential and:

(a) Commits an act of misconduct, negligence or incompetence;

(b) Uses or is addicted to a dangerous drug; or

(c) Violates or fails to comply with this subchapter or any other law or regulation intended to promote marine safety; or

(d) Becomes a security risk, as described in 46 U.S.C. 7703.