45 CFR 90.16

§ 90.16 Burden of proof.

United States · 45 CFR — Public Welfare · Status: effective

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Citation: 45 CFR 90.16, § 90.16 Burden of proof, United States, version 1 as recorded 2026-07-09, yourstate.us, https://yourstate.us/provision/216845
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The burden of proving that an age distinction or other action falls within the exceptions outlined in §§ 90.14 and 90.15 is on the recipient of Federal financial assistance.

Legislative history

This is a federal regulation, adopted through agency rulemaking under the Administrative Procedure Act — not enacted by a recorded vote of Congress.