New South Wales Consolidated Acts

DRUG MISUSE AND TRAFFICKING ACT 1985 - SECT 40A

40A Proof of certain matters

(1) The onus of proving that a substance is fibre of cannabis leaf from which the resin has been extracted shall lie on the accused.

(2) The onus of proving any act, matter or thing which is not rendered unlawful by virtue of section 10 (2), 11 (2), 12 (2), 13 (2), 14 (2), 23 (4) (b), 24 (4), 25 (4) or 35A shall lie on the accused.