46 CFR § 502.289 - Noncompliance with investigational process.

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title: "46 CFR § 502.289 - Noncompliance with investigational process."
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# 502.289 Noncompliance with investigational process.

In case of failure to comply with Commission investigational processes, appropriate action may be initiated by the Commission, including actions for enforcement by the Commission or the Attorney General and forfeiture of penalties or criminal actions by the Attorney General. [Rule 289.]