49 CFR § 386.58 - Burden of proof.

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chapter_name: "FEDERAL MOTOR CARRIER SAFETY ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION"
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# 386.58 Burden of proof.

(a) *Enforcement cases.* The burden of proof shall be on the Administration in enforcement cases.

(b) *Conflict of medical opinion.* The burden of proof in cases arising under § 391.47 of this chapter shall be on the party petitioning for review under § 386.13(a).