---
kind: "section"
citation: "17 C.F.R. § 170.6"
title: "17"
number: "170.6"
heading: "Disciplinary proceedings (sections 17(b)(8) and (b)(9) of the Act)."
url: "https://uscodex.org/cfr/17/170.6"
---

# §170.6. Disciplinary proceedings (sections 17(b)(8) and (b)(9) of the Act).


A futures association must provide a fair and orderly procedure with respect to disciplinary actions brought against association members or persons associated with members. These rules governing such disciplinary actions shall contain, at a minimum, the procedural safeguards contained in [section 17(b)(9)](/cfr/17/17.md?p=b-9) of the Act. In addition, an association, in disciplining its members should demonstrate that it will:

- (a) Take vigorous action against those who engage in activities in violation of association rules;
- (b) Conduct proceedings in a manner consistent with the fundamental elements of due process; and
- (c) **Impose discipline which is fair and has a reasonable basis in fact.**

## Notes

### Amendments

[44 FR 20651, Apr. 6, 1979, as amended at 46 FR 63036, Dec. 30, 1981]

### Authority

Authority: 7 U.S.C. 6d, 6m, 6p, 6s, 12a, and 21.

### Source

Source: 44 FR 20651, Apr. 6, 1979, unless otherwise noted.

### Amendments

[44 FR 20651, Apr. 6, 1979, as amended at 46 FR 63036, Dec. 30, 1981]