46 C.F.R. § 5.5 Purpose of administrative actions.
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The administrative actions against a license, certification or document are remedial and not penal in nature. These actions are intended to help maintain standards for competence and conduct essential to the promotion of safety at sea.
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PART 5—MARINE INVESTIGATION REGULATIONS—PERSONNEL ACTION
Subpart A—Purpose
§ 5.5 Purpose of administrative actions.

