In:

1. (1) any complaint, information, affidavit, or indictment; and

2. (2) any action or proceeding brought for the enforcement of any provision of this chapter;

   it is not necessary to negate an exception, excuse, proviso, or exemption contained in this chapter. The burden of proof of such an exception, excuse, proviso, or exemption is upon the defendant.

   [Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-6-8-9.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.25.