Code of Federal Regulations · Section

§ 1.657 — Who Has The Burden Of Persuasion, And What Standard Of Proof Applies?

7 C.F.R. § 1.657

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(a) Any party who has filed a request for a hearing has the burden of persuasion with respect to the issues of material fact raised by that party.

(b) The standard of proof is a preponderance of the evidence.

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