--- a/init.d/auditd.service
+++ b/init.d/auditd.service
@@ -4,7 +4,6 @@ DefaultDependencies=no
 After=local-fs.target
 Conflicts=shutdown.target
 Before=sysinit.target shutdown.target
-RefuseManualStop=yes
 
 [Service]
 ExecStart=/sbin/auditd -n