22 CFR § 18.16 - Evidence.

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title: "22 CFR § 18.16 - Evidence."
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# 18.16 Evidence.

The rules of evidence prevailing in courts of law and equity are not controlling in hearings under this part. However, the hearing examiner shall exclude evidence which is irrelevant, immaterial, or unduly repetitious.