Sec. 483.071. EXCEPTIONS; BURDEN OF PROOF. (a) In a complaint, information, indictment, or other action or proceeding brought for the enforcement of this chapter, the state is not required to negate an exception, excuse, proviso, or exemption contained in this chapter.
(b) The defendant has the burden of proving the exception, excuse, proviso, or exemption.
Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 678, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1989.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 6 - Food, Drugs, Alcohol, and Hazardous Substances
Subtitle C - Substance Abuse Regulation and Crimes
Subchapter D. Criminal and Civil Procedure
Section 483.071. Exceptions; Burden of Proof
Section 483.072. Uncorroborated Testimony
Section 483.073. Search Warrant