Sec. 7531.
(1) It is not necessary for this state to negate any exemption or exception in this article in a complaint, information, indictment, or other pleading or in a trial, hearing, or other proceeding under this article. The burden of proof of an exemption or exception is upon the person claiming it.
(2) In the absence of proof that a person is the authorized holder of an appropriate license or order form issued under this article, the person is presumed not to be the holder of the license or order form. The burden of proof is upon the person to rebut the presumption.
(3) A liability is not imposed by this article or an authorized state, county, or local officer, engaged in the lawful performance of the officer's duties.
History: 1978, Act 368, Eff. Sept. 30, 1978 Popular Name: Act 368
Structure Michigan Compiled Laws
Act 368 of 1978 - Public Health Code (333.1101 - 333.25211)
Article 7 - Controlled Substances (333.7101...333.7545)
368-1978-7-75 - Part 75 Enforcement and Administration (333.7501...333.7545)
Section 333.7501 - Arrest Without Warrant.
Section 333.7502 - Powers of Agents.
Section 333.7507 - Administrative Inspections of Controlled Premises.
Section 333.7511 - Restraining or Enjoining Violation; Trial by Jury.
Section 333.7516 - Name or Identity of Patient, Research, or Individual.
Section 333.7522 - Property Subject to Forfeiture; Seizure; Process; Seizure Without Process.
Section 333.7524a - Repealed. 2015, Act 148, Eff. Feb. 1, 2016.
Section 333.7527 - Destruction of Controlled Substance Seized as Evidence.
Section 333.7531 - Burden of Proof of Exemption or Exception; Presumption as to License or Order Form; Burden of Rebutting Presumption; Liability Not Imposed for Lawful Performance of Duties.
Section 333.7533 - Judicial Review.
Section 333.7541 - Educational Programs; Powers of Administrator.
Section 333.7543 - Research and Enforcement; Duties of Administrator.
Section 333.7545 - Contracts for Educational and Research Activities.