27 C.F.R. § 71.2 Liberal construction.
Title 27 - Alcohol, Tobacco Products and Firearms
The regulations in this part shall be liberally contrued 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), where applicable, shall be a guide in any situation not provided for or controlled by this part but shall be liberally construed or relaxed when necessary. (5 U.S.C. 552(a) (80 Stat. 383, as amended)) [T.D. ATF–92, 46 FR 46917, Sept. 23, 1981]
Title 27: Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms
PART 71—RULES OF PRACTICE IN PERMIT PROCEEDINGS
Subpart A—Scope and Construction of Regulations
§ 71.2 Liberal construction.
