§ 701.73 - Applying cost-share limitations.

(a) All or any part of cost-share which otherwise would be due any person for a program year may be withheld, or required to be refunded, if, with respect to that program year, the person has adopted, or participated in adopting, any scheme or device, including the dissolution, reorganization, revival, formation, or use of any corporation, partnership, estate, trust, or any other means, designed to evade a maximum cost-share limitation.

(b) The rules set forth in 7 CFR 795.3 through 795.22 shall apply in determining whether certain individuals or other entities are to be considered as separate persons for the purpose of applying any maximum payment limitations provided for in this part. In cases where more than one rule would appear to be applicable, the rule which is most restrictive as to number of persons shall apply.