N.J. Admin. Code § 16:64-5.5

Current through Register Vol. 57, No. 1, January 6, 2025

Section 16:64-5.5 - Dismissal or suspension of docking pilot apprentices

(a) A docking pilot apprentice may be dismissed or suspended from the program on a showing that he or she:

1.Has refused to perform, or failed to perform assigned apprenticeship duties or to carry out lawful orders;

2.Has been negligent or incompetent in the performance of assigned apprenticeship duties;

3. Has failed to comply with the by-laws, rules of employment, and requirements of the apprenticeship program of the respective Independent Pilots Association or Ship Docking company under which the docking pilot apprentice is serving his or her apprenticeship;

4. Meets any of the grounds in N.J.A.C. 16:64-9.3 or 9.15;

5.Has pled guilty or nolo contendere to, or has been convicted of a crime of moral turpitude;

6.Has failed to comply with the requirements of this chapter;

7. Is incapable, for medical or any other good reason, of discharging the necessary functions and duties of a docking pilot apprentice;

8. Has engaged in conduct unbecoming a docking pilot apprentice; or

9.Has misrepresented any information on the application.

(b) Upon a finding by the Commission, based on verified information, that grounds for dismissal or suspension exist, the Commission shall order the apprentice to appear at an informal hearing pursuant to N.J.A.C. 16:64-10.5.

N.J. Admin. Code § 16:64-5.5

Amended by 46 N.J.R. 1703(a), effective 7/21/2014.

Amended by 49 N.J.R. 1452(a), effective 6/5/2017