HRS §485A-503

Who must prove an exemption applies

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This section says who has to prove that an exemption, exception, preemption, or exclusion applies in cases under this law. In civil or administrative cases, the person claiming it must prove it. In criminal cases, that person only has to present some evidence of it.

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The statute, as written — Evidentiary burden

A copy, taken August 20, 2026. The version published by the Legislature is the one that governs, and it may have changed since. Check it before relying on anything here.

(a) In a civil action or administrative proceeding under this chapter, a person claiming an exemption, exception, preemption, or exclusion shall have the burden to prove the applicability of the claim. (b) In a criminal proceeding under this chapter, a person claiming an exemption, exception, preemption, or exclusion shall have the burden of going forward with evidence of the claim.

Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

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