# 27 C.F.R. § 771.2 (2026): Liberal construction

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T27_P771_S771_2

## Section

- **Citation:** 27 C.F.R. § 771.2 (2026)
- **Heading:** Liberal construction
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Title 27 CFR: Alcohol, Tobacco Products and Firearms / Chapter II: BUREAU OF ALCOHOL, TOBACCO, FIREARMS, AND EXPLOSIVES, DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE / Part 771: RULES OF PRACTICE IN EXPLOSIVE LICENSE AND PERMIT PROCEEDINGS / Subpart A: Scope and Construction of Regulations / § 771.2: § 771.2   Liberal construction.

## Text

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.

## Nearby sections

- [27 C.F.R. § 771.1 (2026) § 771.1   Scope of part.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T27_P771_S771_1.md)
- [27 C.F.R. § 771.2 (2026) § 771.2   Liberal construction.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T27_P771_S771_2.md)
- [27 C.F.R. § 771.3 (2026) § 771.3   Forms prescribed.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T27_P771_S771_3.md)

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