45 CFR § 1156.8 - Burden of proof.

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title: "45 CFR § 1156.8 - Burden of proof."
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chapter_name: "NATIONAL FOUNDATION ON THE ARTS AND THE HUMANITIES"
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part_name: "NONDISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF AGE"
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# 1156.8 Burden of proof.

The recipient of Federal financial assistance bears the burden of proving that an age distinction or other action falls within the exceptions outlined in § 1156.7.