§ 11-47-27 - Standard of proof under §§ 11-47-1 – 11-47-34. - Rhode Island Statutes

SECTION 11-47-27

   § 11-47-27  Standard of proof under§§ 11-47-1 – 11-47-34. – No negative allegation of any kind need be averred or proved in any complaintunder §§ 11-47-1 – 11-47-34, and the carrying or use of anyfirearm contrary to the provisions of those sections shall be evidence that thepossession, carrying or use of any firearm is unlawful, but the respondent inany case brought under those sections may show any fact that would render thepossession, or use, or carrying of the firearm lawful.