Section 16503 - Evidentiary burden1. Civil. In a civil action or administrative proceeding under this chapter, a person claiming an exemption, exception, preemption or exclusion has the burden to prove the applicability of the exemption, exception, preemption or exclusion. [2005, c. 65, Pt. A, §2(NEW).]
2.Criminal. In a criminal proceeding under this chapter, a person claiming an exemption, exception, preemption or exclusion has the burden to prove by a preponderance of the evidence any such affirmative defense. [2005, c. 65, Pt. A, §2(NEW).]