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title: O.C.G.A. § 16-11-125. Burden of proof as to exemptions.
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# O.C.G.A. § 16-11-125. Burden of proof as to exemptions.

In any complaint, accusation, or indictment and in any action or proceeding brought for the enforcement of this part it shall not be necessary to negative any exception, excuse, proviso, or exemption contained in this part, and the burden of proof of any such exception, excuse, proviso, or exemption shall be upon the defendant.

## History

Ga. L. 1968, p. 983, § 6.