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Mariners, Drug Testing and the Law

Appeal Decision 2704 (Franks) Further Clari? es 46 CFR Part 16 Drug

By Walter J.

Testing Requirements.

Brudzinski f the Coast Guard proves a credential holder has been a APPEAL DECISION FRANKS user of or addicted to a dangerous drug, the law requires The recently issued Commandant Decision on Appeal 2704

Ithat the holder’s credential shall be revoked unless the (FRANKS) (2014), available at http://www.uscg.mil/Legal/ holder provides satisfactory proof of being cured. Identifying CDOA/CDOA.asp, further clari