§20.702. Burden of proof.
33 C.F.R. § 20.702
Except for an affirmative defense, or as provided by paragraph (b) of this section, the Coast Guard bears the burden of proof.
Except as otherwise provided by statute or rule, the proponent of a motion, request, or order bears the burden of proof.
Notes, amendments, and revision history
Authority
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
Source: CGD 98-3472, 64 FR 28062, May 24, 1999, unless otherwise noted.