In any civil proceeding alleging a violation of this chapter, the burden of proving an exemption specified in Section 8-19A-4 or that the person or entity is not otherwise subject to this chapter is upon the person or entity claiming the exemption. In any criminal proceeding alleging a violation of this chapter, the burden of producing evidence to support a defense based upon an exemption specified in Section 8-19A-4 or that the person or entity is not subject to this chapter is upon the person or entity claiming the defense.
Ala. Code § 8-19A-22
Civil Proceeding Burden of Proof; Criminal Proceeding Burden of Producing Evidence.
Known as the Alabama Telemarketing Act
The act spans §§ 8-19A-1 to 8-19A-9 (24 sections).
(Acts 1994, No. 94-650, p. 1220, §22.)
Official source: Alabama Legislature (ALISON). Reproduced from public-domain Alabama statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.