IC 16-42-19-26: 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.