Burden of proving exemptions

It shall not be necessary to prove the negative as to any of the exemptions of this chapter in any complaint, information, indictment, writ, or proceeding brought under this chapter; and the burden of proof of any such exemption shall be upon the party claiming the same. History. Code 1981, § 10-5A-30, enacted by Ga. L. 1988, p. 1636, § 1. 10-5A-31. Criminal penalties for violating chapter; institution of criminal proceedings. (a) Any person who willfully violates any provision of this chapter shall be guilty of a felony and, upon conviction, shall be fined not more than $50,000.00 or imprisoned for not more than ten years, or both, for each violation. (b) The Commissioner may refer such evidence as is available concerning violations of this chapter or any rule or order of the Commissioner to the Attorney General or the proper district attorney, who may, with or without such a reference from the Commissioner, institute the appropriate criminal proceedings under this chapter. History. Code 1981, § 10-5A-31, enacted by Ga. L. 1988, p. 1636, § 1. 844 T.10, C.5B FRAUDULENT OR ABUSIVE TELEMARKETING 10-5B-1 CHAPTER 5B DECEPTIVE, FRAUDULENT, OR ABUSIVE TELEMARKETING Sec. 10-5B-1. 10-5B-2. 10-5B-3. 10-5B-4. 10-5B-5. Sec.