28 CFR § 42.715 - Burden of proof regarding exceptions.
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identifier: "/us/cfr/t28/s42.715"
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title: "28 CFR § 42.715 - Burden of proof regarding exceptions."
title_number: 28
title_name: "Judicial Administration"
section_number: "42.715"
section_name: "Burden of proof regarding exceptions."
chapter_name: "DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE"
part_number: "42"
part_name: "NONDISCRIMINATION; EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY; POLICIES AND PROCEDURES"
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currency: "2026-04-05"
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# 42.715 Burden of proof regarding exceptions.
The burden of proving that an age distinction or other action falls within the exceptions described in § 42.712 and § 42.713 is on the recipient. This allocation of the burden of proof applies in proceedings by the Department to enforce the Act.