It is not necessary to negate the exemptions of this chapter in a complaint, information, indictment, a writ, or a proceeding brought under this chapter. The burden of proof of the exemption is upon the party claiming it.
S.C. Code Ann. § 39-73-365
Burden of proof as to exemptions
1993 Act No. 68, SECTION 1, eff 200 days after approval (approved May 14, 1993).
Official source: South Carolina Legislature. Reproduced from public-domain South Carolina statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.