[Code of Federal Regulations]
[Title 46, Volume 1]
[Revised as of October 1, 2003]
From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access
[CITE: 46CFR4.06-5]

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                           TITLE 46--SHIPPING
 
         CHAPTER I--COAST GUARD, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
 
PART 4--MARINE CASUALTIES AND INVESTIGATIONS--Table of Contents
 
   Subpart 4.06--Mandatory Chemical Testing Following Serious Marine 
            Incidents Involving Vessels in Commercial Service
 
Sec. 4.06-5  Responsibilities of individuals directly involved in serious 
marine incidents.

    (a) Any individual engaged or employed on board a vessel who is 
determined to be directly involved in a serious marine incident shall 
provide blood, breath or urine specimens for chemical tests required by 
Sec. 4.06-10 when directed to do so by the marine employer or a law 
enforcement officer.
    (b) If the individual refuses to provide blood, breath or urine 
specimens, this refusal shall be noted on Form CG-2692B and in the 
vessel's official log book, if one is required.
    (c) No individual may be forcibly compelled to provide specimens for 
chemical tests required by this part; however, refusal is considered a 
violation of regulation and could subject the individual to suspension 
and revocation proceedings under part 5 of this chapter and removal from 
any duties which directly affect the safety of the vessel's navigation 
or operations.

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