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.
Authorizing Statute
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General powers of Commission16 U.S.C. § 797
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Departmental regulations5 U.S.C. § 301