In any proceeding resulting from proposed action to deny an applicant registration, the burden of proof shall be upon the applicant to demonstrate his or her qualifications.
In any proceeding resulting from a proposed action to deny renewal or to suspend or revoke registration, the burden shall be on the Department to show that the proposed action should be taken.
Notwithstanding the ultimate burden of proof regarding registration, in any proceeding the burden of proof of any exemption or exception under the Act or any affirmative defense is upon the person claiming it.
D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 22, r. 22-B1108