32 M.R.S. §16503: Evidentiary burden

1. Civil. In a civil action or administrative proceeding under this chapter, a person claiming an exemption, exception, preemption or exclusion has the burden to prove the applicability of the exemption, exception, preemption or exclusion.

2. Criminal. In a criminal proceeding under this chapter, a person claiming an exemption, exception, preemption or exclusion has the burden to prove by a preponderance of the evidence any such affirmative defense.