{"data":{"id":"us/17-cfr-170.6","jurisdiction":"us","citation":"17 CFR 170.6","heading":"Disciplinary proceedings (sections 17(b)(8) and (b)(9) of the Act).","body":"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) of the Act. In addition, an association, in disciplining its members should demonstrate that it will:\n(a) Take vigorous action against those who engage in activities in violation of association rules;\n(b) Conduct proceedings in a manner consistent with the fundamental elements of due process; and\n(c) Impose discipline which is fair and has a reasonable basis in fact.","path":["Title 17—Commodity and Securities Exchanges","CHAPTER I—COMMODITY FUTURES TRADING COMMISSION","PART 170—REGISTERED FUTURES ASSOCIATIONS","Subpart A—Standards Governing Commission Review of Applications for Registration as a Futures Association Under Section 17 of the Act"],"source_url":"https://www.ecfr.gov/api/versioner/v1/full/2026-08-25/title-17.xml","current_through":"2026-08-25","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-08-27T02:24:31Z","sha256":"22e955270a027c7ab27f7884778c023e1b412c1c06f6c9ae98d6704be41d210d","source_id":"us-cfr","stale":true,"prev":"us/17-cfr-170.5","next":"us/17-cfr-170.7"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}