Grounds for Proceedings Against a Certified Marine Officer.
Section 19
SEC. 19. Grounds for Proceedings Against a Certified Marine Officer. — Any of the following shall be sufficient grounds for proceedings against a certified and licensed marine officer: Conviction by a court of competent jurisdiction of any criminal offense involving moral turpitude; Immoral or dishonorable conduct; Insanity; Fraund in the acquisition of the certificate of registration; Gross negligence or incompetence in the practice of his profession; Addiction to alcoholic beverages or to any habit-forming drugs rendering him incompetent to practice his profession; False or extravagant or unethical advertisement in which other things than his name, profession, limitation or practice, office and home address are mentioned; and Violation of any provision of the Code of Ethics promulgated by the Board of Marine Engineers.