---
kind: "section"
citation: "45 C.F.R. § 91.15"
title: "45"
number: "91.15"
heading: "Burden of proof."
url: "https://uscodex.org/cfr/45/91.15"
---

# §91.15. Burden of proof.


The burden of proving that an age distinction or other action falls within the exceptions outlined in §§ [91.13](/cfr/45/91.13.md) and [91.14](/cfr/45/91.14.md) is on the recipient of Federal financial assistance.


## Notes

### Authority

Authority: Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended, 42 U.S.C. 6101 et seq. (45 CFR part 90).

### Source

Source: 47 FR 57858, Dec. 28, 1982, unless otherwise noted.