Vermont § 1704 - Burden of proof
Full text of Vermont Vermont Statutes Online § 1704 — Burden of proof, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 1704. Burden of proof
- (a) Denial of licensure. Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, the burden of proof in matters
involving the denial of an initial license or the addition of an endorsement to a
license once issued shall be on the applicant by a preponderance of the evidence. (b) Alleged unprofessional conduct or incompetence. The burden of proof in matters involving alleged unprofessional conduct or incompetence,
including denial of a license based on alleged unprofessional conduct or incompetence,
shall be on the Secretary by a preponderance of the evidence, except that in the case
of revocation or suspension for more than one year, the proof shall be by clear and
convincing evidence. (Added 2005, No. 214 (Adj. Sess.), § 2, eff. July 1, 2007; amended 2013, No. 92 (Adj. Sess.), § 168, eff. Feb. 14, 2014.)
Frequently Asked Questions About Vermont § 1704
What does Vermont Statutes Online § 1704 cover?
Section 1704 ("Burden of proof") is part of the Vermont Statutes Online, the codified statutory law of Vermont. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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