Missouri § 640.012 Burden of proof in contested cases heard by administrative hearing commission, exceptions.

Missouri Statutes

§ 640.012 — Burden of proof in contested cases heard by administrative hearing commission, exceptions.

Missouri § 640.012

Title XLADDITIONAL EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENTS

Ch. 640Department of Natural Resources

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Bluebook

Mo. Rev. Stat. § 640.012 (2026).

Text

In all contested case administrative appeals heard by the administrative hearing commission pursuant to section 621.250 , the burden of proof shall be upon the department of natural resources to demonstrate the lawfulness of the finding, order, decision or assessment being appealed, except that in matters involving the denial of a permit, license or registration, the burden of proof shall be on the applicant for such permit, license or registration.

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In all contested case administrative appeals heard by the administrative hearing commission pursuant to section 621.250 , the burden of proof shall be upon the department of natural resources to demonstrate the lawfulness of the finding, order, decision or assessment being appealed, except that in matters involving the denial of a permit, license or registration, the burden of proof shall be on the applicant for such permit, license or registration.

Legislative History

(L. 2002 S.B. 984 & 985 § 640.825, A.L. 2013 H.B. 28 merged with H.B. 650) Effective 8-28-13 (H.B. 28); 10-11-13 (H.B. 650) *H.B. 650 effective 10-11-13, see § 21.250. H.B. 650 was vetoed July 12, 2013. The veto was overridden on September 11, 2013.