# 33 C.F.R. § 95.040 (2026): Refusal to submit to testing

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T33_P95_S95_040

## Section

- **Citation:** 33 C.F.R. § 95.040 (2026)
- **Heading:** Refusal to submit to testing
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Title 33 CFR: Navigation and Navigable Waters / Chapter I: COAST GUARD, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY / Part 95: OPERATING A VESSEL WHILE UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL OR A DANGEROUS DRUG / § 95.040: § 95.040   Refusal to submit to testing.

## Text

(a) If an individual refuses to submit to or cooperate in the administration of a timely chemical test when directed by a law enforcement officer based on reasonable cause, evidence of the refusal is admissible in evidence in any administrative proceeding and the individual will be presumed to be under the influence of alcohol or a dangerous drug.
(b) If an individual refuses to submit to or cooperate in the administration of a timely chemical test when directed by the marine employer based on reasonable cause, evidence of the refusal is admissible in evidence in any administrative proceeding.
[CGD 84-099, 52 FR 47532, Dec. 14, 1987, as amended by USCG-1998-4593, 66 FR 1862, Jan. 10, 2001]

## Nearby sections

- [33 C.F.R. § 95.001 (2026) § 95.001   Purpose.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T33_P95_S95_001.md)
- [33 C.F.R. § 95.005 (2026) § 95.005   Applicability.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T33_P95_S95_005.md)
- [33 C.F.R. § 95.010 (2026) § 95.010   Definition of terms as used in this part.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T33_P95_S95_010.md)
- [33 C.F.R. § 95.015 (2026) § 95.015   Operating a vessel.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T33_P95_S95_015.md)
- [33 C.F.R. § 95.020 (2026) § 95.020   Standard for under the influence of alcohol or a dangerous drug.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T33_P95_S95_020.md)
- [33 C.F.R. § 95.025 (2026) § 95.025   Adoption of State blood alcohol concentration levels.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T33_P95_S95_025.md)
- [33 C.F.R. § 95.030 (2026) § 95.030   Evidence of under the influence of alcohol or a dangerous drug.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T33_P95_S95_030.md)
- [33 C.F.R. § 95.035 (2026) § 95.035   Reasonable cause for directing a chemical test.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T33_P95_S95_035.md)
- [33 C.F.R. § 95.040 (2026) § 95.040   Refusal to submit to testing.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T33_P95_S95_040.md)
- [33 C.F.R. § 95.045 (2026) § 95.045   General operating rules for vessels inspected, or subject to inspection, under Chapter 33 of Title 46 United States Code.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T33_P95_S95_045.md)
- [33 C.F.R. § 95.050 (2026) § 95.050   Responsibility for compliance.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T33_P95_S95_050.md)

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