§4.19-5. Adherence to rules of evidence.
46 C.F.R. § 4.19-5
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.
Notes, amendments, and revision history
Authority
Authority: 43 U.S.C. 1333; 46 U.S.C. 2103, 2303a, 2306, 6101, 6301, 6305, 56311, and 70034; Department of Homeland Security Delegation No. 00170.1, Revision No. 01.4. Subpart 4.40 issued under 49 U.S.C. 1903(a)(1)(E).
Source
Source: CGD 74-119, 39 FR 33317, Sept. 17, 1974, unless otherwise noted.