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46 CFR 221.71: Hearing Officer referral.
Where this section sits in the code
- Title 46—Shipping
- CHAPTER II—MARITIME ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
- SUBCHAPTER B—REGULATIONS AFFECTING MARITIME CARRIERS AND RELATED ACTIVITIES
- PART 221—REGULATED TRANSACTIONS INVOLVING DOCUMENTED VESSELS AND OTHER MARITIME INTERESTS
- Subpart E—Civil Penalties
If, pursuant to § 221.67(b)(2) of this subpart, a Party elects to have the matter referred to a Hearing Officer, the Vessel Transfer Officer may—
(a) Decide not to proceed with penalty action, close the case, and notify the Party in writing that the case has been closed; or
(b) Refer the matter to a Hearing Officer with the case file and a record of any prior violations by the Party.
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