27 CFR 771.2

§ 771.2 Liberal construction.

United States · 27 CFR — Alcohol, Tobacco Products and Firearms · Status: effective

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Citation: 27 CFR 771.2, § 771.2 Liberal construction, United States, version 1 as recorded 2026-07-09, yourstate.us, https://yourstate.us/provision/119331
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Regulations in this part shall be liberally construed to secure just, expeditious, and efficient determination of the issues presented. The Rules of Civil Procedure for the U.S. District Courts (28 U.S.C. appendix) are not controlling, but may act as a guide in any situation not provided for or controlled by this part and shall be liberally construed or relaxed when necessary.

Legislative history

This is a federal regulation, adopted through agency rulemaking under the Administrative Procedure Act — not enacted by a recorded vote of Congress.