253BOnus of proof regarding lawful authority, lawful excuse or reasonable excuse

#### 253B Onus of proof regarding lawful authority, lawful excuse or reasonable excuse 253B Onus of proof regarding lawful authority, lawful excuse or reasonable excuse > In any proceedings for an offence against a provision of this Part, the onus of proving that a person had lawful authority, a lawful excuse or a reasonable excuse (as referred to in the provision) lies with the defendant. > > **s 253B:** Ins 2016 No 47, Sch 1 \[14\]. Am 2018 No 74, Sch 1 \[4\].