SECTION 460:2-33-4. Burden of proof  


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  • (a)   If a permit applicant is seeking review pursuant to this Subchapter, the Department shall have the burden of going forward to establish a prima facie case. The ultimate burden of persuasion shall rest with the person seeking review of the determination.
    (b)   If any other person is seeking, review, that person shall have the burden of going forward to establish a prima facie case and the ultimate burden of persuasion that a person holds or does not hold a valid existing right, or the surface coal mining operations did not exist on the date of enactment of PL 95-87.