§329-56 Burden of proof; liabilities. (a) It is not necessary for the State to negate any exemption or exception in this chapter in any complaint, information, indictment or other pleading or in any trial, hearing, or other proceeding under this chapter. The burden of proof of any exemption or exception is upon the person claiming it.
(b) In the absence of proof that a person is the duly authorized holder of an appropriate registration or order form issued under this chapter, the person is presumed not to be the holder of the registration or form. The burden of proof is upon the person to rebut the presumption.
(c) No liability is imposed by this chapter upon any authorized state, county or municipal officer, engaged in the lawful performance of the officer's duties. [L 1972, c 10, pt of §1; gen ch 1985]
Structure Hawaii Revised Statutes
329. Uniform Controlled Substances Act
329-2 Hawaii advisory commission on drug abuse and controlled substances; number; appointment.
329-4 Duties of the Hawaii advisory commission on drug abuse and controlled substances.
329-11 Authority to schedule controlled substances.
329-23 Republishing and distribution of schedules.
329-32 Registration requirements.
329-34 Revocation and suspension of registration.
329-36 Records of registrants.
329-38.2 Prescriptions; additional restrictions.
329-38.5 Opioid therapy; informed consent process; requirement for written policies.
329-39.5 Opioid warning label.
329-40 Methadone treatment programs.
329-41 Prohibited acts B--penalties.
329-42 Prohibited acts C--penalties.
329-43 Penalties under other laws.
329-43.5 Prohibited acts related to drug paraphernalia.
329-43.6 Overdose prevention; limited immunity.
329-49 Administrative penalties.
329-51 Powers of enforcement personnel.
329-52 Administrative inspections.
329-54 Cooperative arrangements and confidentiality.
329-56 Burden of proof; liabilities.
329-58 Education and research.
329-59 Controlled substance registration revolving fund; established.
329-61 Substances subject to reporting.
329-63 Person required to keep records and file reports.
329-66 Theft, loss, and discrepancy reports.
329-67 Permit for conduct of business; applications; forms; fees; renewal; violations.
329-68 Protection of records; divulging confidential information prohibited; penalties.
329-71 Requirements when selling specific chemicals.
329-74 Unlawful transport of pseudoephedrine.
329-103 Designated state agency.
329-104 Confidentiality of information; disclosure of information.
329-122 Medical use of cannabis; conditions of use.
329-123 Registration requirements; qualifying patients; primary caregivers.
329-124 Insurance not applicable.
329-125.5 Medical cannabis patient and caregiver protections.
329-126 Protections afforded to a treating physician or advanced practice registered nurse.
329-127 Protection of cannabis and other seized property.
329-128 Fraudulent misrepresentation; penalty.
329-129 Prohibited acts; flammable solvents.
329-130 Authorized sources of medical cannabis.
329-131 Prescription and pharmacy requirements not applicable.