---
kind: "section"
citation: "46 C.F.R. § 221.63"
title: "46"
number: "221.63"
heading: "Investigation."
url: "https://uscodex.org/cfr/46/221.63"
---

# §221.63. Investigation.

- (a) When the Vessel Transfer Office obtains information that a Person may have violated a statute or regulation for which a civil penalty may be assessed under this subpart, that Officer may investigate the matter and decide whether there is sufficient evidence to establish a prima facie case that a violation occurred.
- (b) If that Officer decides there is a prima facie case, then that Officer may enter into a stipulation with the Party in accordance with [§ 221.67](/cfr/46/221.67.md) of this subpart, or may refer the matter directly to a Hearing Officer for procedures in accordance with [§ 221.73 to 221.89](/cfr/46/221.73..221.89.md) of this subpart.

## Notes

### Authority

Authority: 46 U.S.C. chs. 301, 313, and 561; Pub. L. 114-74; 49 CFR 1.93.

### Source

Source: 57 FR 23478, June 3, 1992, unless otherwise noted.