Pleading

Sec. 26. In: (1) any complaint, information, affidavit, or indictment; and (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.