diff --git a/init.d/loopback.in b/init.d/loopback.in
index f5ee09d2..f76dfce6 100644
--- a/init.d/loopback.in
+++ b/init.d/loopback.in
@@ -35,8 +35,3 @@ start()
 	fi
 	eend $?
 }
-
-stop()
-{
-	return 0
-}