---
kind: "section"
citation: "46 C.F.R. § 140.1005"
title: "46"
number: "140.1005"
heading: "Suspension and revocation."
url: "https://uscodex.org/cfr/46/140.1005"
---

# §140.1005. Suspension and revocation.


An individual is subject to proceedings under the provisions of 46 U.S.C. [7703](/usc/46/7703.md) and [7704](/usc/46/7704.md), and [part 5](/cfr/46/part5.md) of this chapter with respect to suspension or revocation of a license, certificate, document, or credential if the individual holds a license, certificate of registry, merchant mariner document, or merchant mariner credential and:

- (a) Commits an act of misconduct, negligence or incompetence;
- (b) Uses or is addicted to a dangerous drug; or
- (c) Violates or fails to comply with this subchapter or any other law or regulation intended to promote marine safety; or
- (d) Becomes a security risk, as described in [46 U.S.C. 7703](/usc/46/7703.md).

## Notes

### Authority

Authority: 46 U.S.C. 3103, 3301, 3306, 3308, 3316, 8104, 8904; 33 CFR 1.05; DHS Delegation 0170.1.

### Source

Source: USCG-2006-24412, 81 FR 40101, June 20, 2016, unless otherwise noted.