[Code of Federal Regulations]
[Title 46, Volume 1]
[Revised as of Octobery 1, 2004]
From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access
[CITE: 46CFR5.27]

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                           TITLE 46--SHIPPING
 
         CHAPTER I--COAST GUARD, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
 
PART 5_MARINE INVESTIGATION REGULATIONS_PERSONNEL ACTION--Table of Contents
 
                          Subpart B_Definitions
 
Sec. 5.27  Misconduct.

    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.