In any proceeding pursuant to these Regulations, the burden of persuasion shall rest with the party attempting to enforce the Regulations. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if an exclusion or exemption stated in these Regulations would limit an obligation, limit a liability, or eliminate either an obligation or a liability, the person who would benefit from the application of the exclusion or exemption shall have the burden of persuasion that the exclusion or exemption applies and that the terms of the exclusion or exemption have been met. The Department shall cooperate with and assist persons in determining the application of the provisions of these Regulations.
Conn. Agencies Regs. § 22a-69-1.9