46 C.F.R. § 5.27 Misconduct.
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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.
Title 46: Shipping
PART 5—MARINE INVESTIGATION REGULATIONS—PERSONNEL ACTION
Subpart B—Definitions
§ 5.27 Misconduct.