25 CFR § 580.7 - What is the burden of proof and standard of review?

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title: "25 CFR § 580.7 - What is the burden of proof and standard of review?"
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title_name: "Indians"
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section_name: "What is the burden of proof and standard of review?"
chapter_name: "NATIONAL INDIAN GAMING COMMISSION, DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR"
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subchapter_name: "APPEAL PROCEEDINGS BEFORE THE COMMISSION"
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authority: "25 U.S.C. 2706, 2713, 2715."
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# 580.7 What is the burden of proof and standard of review?

(a) The Chair bears the burden of proof to support his or her action or decision by a preponderance of the evidence.

(b) The Commission shall review the Chair's actions or decisions de novo.