# Public Safety (GPS)

## Title 11. Explosives

### Subtitle 1. Licenses to Engage in Business as Manufacturer or Dealer or to Possess Explosives

#### Section 11-118

In an action under this subtitle:

(1) the State need not disprove any exception, excuse, proviso, or exemption under this subtitle; and

(2) the burden of proof of an exception, excuse, proviso, or exemption is on the defendant or the holder of any alleged security interest, as the case may be.

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Md. Code Ann., Pub. Safety (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)