21 CFR § 1316.56 - Burden of proof.

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title: "21 CFR § 1316.56 - Burden of proof."
title_number: 21
title_name: "Food and Drugs"
section_number: "1316.56"
section_name: "Burden of proof."
chapter_name: "DRUG ENFORCEMENT ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE"
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part_name: "ADMINISTRATIVE FUNCTIONS, PRACTICES, AND PROCEDURES"
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last_updated: "2026-04-05"
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regulatory_source: "36 FR 7820, Apr. 24, 1971, unless otherwise noted. Redesignated at 38 FR 26609, Sept. 24, 1973."
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# 1316.56 Burden of proof.

At any hearing, the proponent for the issuance, amendment, or repeal of any rule shall have the burden of proof.