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#### 27 Onus of proof concerning reasonable excuse 27 Onus of proof concerning reasonable excuse > In any proceedings for an offence against a provision of this Act, the onus of proving that a person had a reasonable excuse (as referred to in the provision) lies with the defendant and must be proved on the balance of probabilities.

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