42 CFR 93.103
§ 93.103 Requirements for findings of research misconduct.
United States · 42 CFR — Public Health · Status: effective
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- 42 CFR 93.103, § 93.103 Requirements for findings of research misconduct, United States, version 1 as recorded 2026-07-09, yourstate.us, https://yourstate.us/provision/201951
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A finding of research misconduct made under this part requires that:
(a) There be a significant departure from accepted practices of the relevant research community; and
(b) The misconduct be committed intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly; and
(c) The allegation be proven by a preponderance of the evidence.
Legislative history
This is a federal regulation, adopted through agency rulemaking under the Administrative Procedure Act — not enacted by a recorded vote of Congress.