# 46 CFR § 5.27: Misconduct

> Federal · Regulations · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-5.27

## Section

- **Citation:** 46 CFR § 5.27
- **Heading:** Misconduct
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** September 22, 2026
- **Source:** Publisher's official text
- **Location:** Title 46—Shipping > CHAPTER I—COAST GUARD, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY > SUBCHAPTER A—PROCEDURES APPLICABLE TO THE PUBLIC > PART 5—MARINE INVESTIGATION REGULATIONS—PERSONNEL ACTION > Subpart B—Definitions

## Text

Misconduct is human behavior which violates some formal, duly established rule. Such rules are found in, among other places, statutes, regulations, the common law, the general maritime law, a ship's regulation or order, or shipping articles and similar sources. It is an act which is forbidden or a failure to do that which is required.

## Nearby sections

- [46 CFR § 5.3 § 5.3 Purpose of regulations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-5.3.md)
- [46 CFR § 5.5 § 5.5 Purpose of administrative actions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-5.5.md)
- [46 CFR § 5.11 § 5.11 Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-5.11.md)
- [46 CFR § 5.15 § 5.15 Investigating Officer.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-5.15.md)
- [46 CFR § 5.19 § 5.19 Administrative Law Judge.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-5.19.md)
- [46 CFR § 5.27 § 5.27 Misconduct.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-5.27.md)
- [46 CFR § 5.29 § 5.29 Negligence.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-5.29.md)
- [46 CFR § 5.31 § 5.31 Incompetence.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-5.31.md)
- [46 CFR § 5.33 § 5.33 Violation of law or regulation.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-5.33.md)
- [46 CFR § 5.35 § 5.35 Conviction for a dangerous drug law violation, use of, or addiction to the use of dangerous drugs.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-5.35.md)
- [46 CFR § 5.40 § 5.40 Credential and merchant mariner credential.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-5.40.md)
- [46 CFR § 5.51 § 5.51 Construction of regulations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-5.51.md)
- [46 CFR § 5.55 § 5.55 Time limitations for service of a complaint.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-5.55.md)
- [46 CFR § 5.57 § 5.57 Acting under authority of Coast Guard credential or endorsement.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-5.57.md)

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