44 CFR § 7.923 - Burden of proof for exceptions.

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title: "44 CFR § 7.923 - Burden of proof for exceptions."
title_number: 44
title_name: "Emergency Management and Assistance"
section_number: "7.923"
section_name: "Burden of proof for exceptions."
chapter_name: "FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY"
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part_name: "NONDISCRIMINATION IN FEDERALLY-ASSISTED PROGRAMS (FEMA REG. 5)"
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regulatory_source: "30 FR 321, Jan. 9, 1965, unless otherwise noted. Redesignated at 45 FR 44575, July 1, 1980."
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# 7.923 Burden of proof for exceptions.

The burden of proving that an age distinction or other action falls within the exceptions outlined in §§ 7.921 and 7.922 is on the recipient of Federal financial assistance.