A crew member directly involved in a reportable marine casualty refuses to submit to a chemical test when directed by the master. What is the regulatory consequence of that refusal?

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B. The refusal must be noted in the Official Logbook (if carried) and on Form CG-2692, and is admissible as evidence in any administrative proceeding — 46 CFR §185.210(d) states that refusal to submit to or cooperate in a timely chemical test, when directed by the master or a law enforcement officer, must be noted in the Official Logbook (if carried) and in the written report on Form CG-2692, and will be admissible as evidence in any administrative proceeding.

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A. The refusal is grounds for immediate termination but has no evidentiary effect in administrative proceedings

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C. The refusal must be reported to the Coast Guard within 24 hours by radio but need not appear on Form CG-2692

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D. The refusal is noted only on Form CG-2692B and has no effect in administrative proceedings unless a second refusal occurs

A crew member directly involved in a reportable marine casualty refuses to submit to a chemical test when directed by the master. What is the regulatory consequence of that refusal?

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