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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".16" citation="COMAR 09.01.02.16" title_num="09" subtitle_num="01" chapter_num="02" heading="Burden of Proof.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>In the hearing of a contested case involving allegations that the respondent violated a law or regulation, the presenter of evidence for the administrative unit shall bear the burden of proving, by a preponderance of the evidence, that the respondent committed the violations set forth in the charging document.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>In the hearing of a contested case resulting from the denial, or proposed denial, of a license, certificate, registration, or permit, the applicant shall have the burden of establishing, by a preponderance of the evidence, the applicant's entitlement to the license, certificate, registration, or permit.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>In a proceeding involving a guaranty fund claim, the claimant shall have the burden of proving, by a preponderance of the evidence, that the claimant is entitled to be compensated from the appropriate guaranty fund.</text>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>