§ 5.23 - Charge.

(a) A charge is the designation in general terms of an act or offense within the purview of 46 U.S.C. 7703 or 7704. A charge must be supported by one or more specifications. Under no circumstances does a charge constitute evidence nor may any inference be drawn from the fact that the holder of a license, certificate or document has been the subject of a charge.

(b) A charge must be stated as one of the following:

(1) Misconduct;

(2) Negligence;

(3) Incompetence;

(4) Violation of law or regulation;

(5) Conviction for a dangerous drug law violation, use of a dangerous drug, or addiction to the use of dangerous drugs.