Sec.15-15a-12. License suspension or revocation

(a) The commissioner may discipline a pilot or suspend or revoke the license of a state pilot who, after a hearing, has been adjudged unqualified or guilty of the following:

(1) Negligence, incompetence, misconduct or infraction against his/her Federal or State license in the performance of piloting duties. Piloting duties commence with preparations for an assignment made by the Joint Rotation Administrator in accordance with section 15-15a-17 of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies.

(2) Violating a lawful rule promulgated by the commissioner or violating a lawful order of the commissioner or those of the Federal Government.

(3) Using alcohol or any controlled substance or dangerous drug to an extent which impairs the ability to fulfill the obligations as a pilot or which impairs the ability to act as a pilot with skill and safety.

(b) A pilot whose license has been suspended or revoked shall immediately surrender his license to the commissioner, who shall retain the license for the period of the suspension and due notification shall be issued to concerned parties that such person has no authority to serve in the capacity of pilot.

(c) Suspension or revocation of a license is a contested case. All proceedings to suspend or revoke a pilot's license are governed by section 13b-17-100 through section 13b-17-142 of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies.

(Effective November 12, 1991; Amended January 3, 2011)