1. (a) The students shall be required to take a medical examination to determine eligibility for admission, shall be subject to scheduled and unscheduled examination and testing for the use of drugs and alcohol and shall be subject to periodic medical examinations to determine fitness for study, training and assigned duties.
2. (b) The students shall be required to participate in training cruises, conducted by both the academy and commercial operators.
3. (c) The students shall be required to purchase health insurance by or through the academy or to provide proof of equivalent coverage.

The California Maritime Academy is authorized to require students to meet standards and requirements established by the United States Coast Guard and the Federal Maritime Administration. The following are requirements for academy students in degree programs which require a United States Coast Guard merchant marine license:

Note: Authority cited: Section 89030, Education Code. Reference: Sections 89030, 90100, 90122 and 90130, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 6-30-95; operative 7-1-95 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(d) (Register 95, No. 26).