1. Regulations
  2. title 33
  3. chapter I
  4. part 20
  5. subpart G
  6. § 20.702

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§ 20.702 - Burden of proof.

(a) Except for an affirmative defense, or as provided by paragraph (b) of this section, the Coast Guard bears the burden of proof.

(b) Except as otherwise provided by statute or rule, the proponent of a motion, request, or order bears the burden of proof.

AUTHORITY: 33 U.S.C. 1321; 42 U.S.C. 9609; 46 U.S.C. 7701, 7702; Department of Homeland Security Delegation No. 0170.1, para. 2(73).

SOURCE: CGD 98-3472, 64 FR 28062, May 24, 1999, unless otherwise noted.

CITE AS: 33 CFR 20.702