§ 16.227 - Standard of proof.  


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  • § 16.227 Standard of proof.

    The hearing officer shall issue an initial decision or rule in a party's favor only if the decision or ruling is in accordance with law and supported by a preponderance of the reliable, probative, and substantial evidence contained in the record.

    [Amdt. 16-1, as amended at 78 FR 56147, Sept. 12, 2013]