# 27 CFR § 771.2: Liberal construction

> Federal · Regulations · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-27-771.2

## Section

- **Citation:** 27 CFR § 771.2
- **Heading:** Liberal construction
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** September 22, 2026
- **Source:** Publisher's official text
- **Location:** Title 27—Alcohol, Tobacco Products and Firearms > CHAPTER II—BUREAU OF ALCOHOL, TOBACCO, FIREARMS, AND EXPLOSIVES, DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE > SUBCHAPTER E—EXPLOSIVE LICENSE AND PERMIT PROCEEDINGS > PART 771—RULES OF PRACTICE IN EXPLOSIVE LICENSE AND PERMIT PROCEEDINGS > Subpart A—Scope and Construction of Regulations

## 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 CFR § 771.1 § 771.1 Scope of part.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-27-771.1.md)
- [27 CFR § 771.2 § 771.2 Liberal construction.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-27-771.2.md)
- [27 CFR § 771.3 § 771.3 Forms prescribed.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-27-771.3.md)
- [27 CFR § 771.5 § 771.5 Meaning of terms.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-27-771.5.md)
- [27 CFR § 771.25 § 771.25 Communications and pleadings.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-27-771.25.md)
- [27 CFR § 771.26 § 771.26 Service on applicant, licensee, or permittee.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-27-771.26.md)
- [27 CFR § 771.27 § 771.27 Service on the Director of Industry Operations or Director.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-27-771.27.md)
- [27 CFR § 771.35 § 771.35 Opportunity for compliance.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-27-771.35.md)
- [27 CFR § 771.36 § 771.36 Settlement.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-27-771.36.md)
- [27 CFR § 771.37 § 771.37 Notice of contemplated action.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-27-771.37.md)
- [27 CFR § 771.38 § 771.38 Licensee's or permittee's failure to meet requirements within reasonable time.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-27-771.38.md)
- [27 CFR § 771.39 § 771.39 Authority of Director of Industry Operations to proceed with revocation or denial action.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-27-771.39.md)
- [27 CFR § 771.40 § 771.40 Denial of initial application.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-27-771.40.md)
- [27 CFR § 771.41 § 771.41 Denial of renewal application or revocation of license or permit.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-27-771.41.md)

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Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-27-771.2. Check the current official text before relying on it. Not legal advice.