46 C.F.R. Subpart 4.19—Construction of Regulations and Rules of Evidence
Title 46 - Shipping
The regulations in this part shall be liberally construed to insure just, speedy, and inexpensive determination of the issues presented. As hearings under this part are administrative in character, strict adherence to the formal rules of evidence is not imperative. However, in the interest of orderly presentation of the facts of a case, the rules of evidence should be observed as closely as possible.
Title 46: Shipping
PART 4—MARINE CASUALTIES AND INVESTIGATIONS
Subpart 4.19—Construction of Regulations and Rules of Evidence
§ 4.19-1 Construction of regulations.
§ 4.19-5 Adherence to rules of evidence.
