---
kind: "section"
citation: "45 C.F.R. § 79.47"
title: "45"
number: "79.47"
heading: "Limitations."
url: "https://uscodex.org/cfr/45/79.47"
---

# §79.47. Limitations.

- (a) The notice of hearing with respect to a claim or statement must be served in the manner specified in [§ 79.8](/cfr/45/79.8.md) within 6 years after the date on which such claim or statement is made.
- (b) If the defendant fails to file a timely answer, service of a notice under [§ 79.10(b)](/cfr/45/79.10.md?p=b) shall be deemed a notice of hearing for purposes of this section.
- (c) The statute of limitations may be extended by agreement of the parties.

## Notes

### Authority

Authority: 31 U.S.C. 3801-3812.

### Source

Source: 53 FR 11659, Apr. 8, 1988, unless otherwise noted.