# N.H. Rev. Stat. § 159:5-a: 159:5-a Exceptions and Exemptions Not Required to be Negated

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NH_TXII_C159_S5-a

## Section

- **Citation:** N.H. Rev. Stat. § 159:5-a
- **Heading:** 159:5-a Exceptions and Exemptions Not Required to be Negated
- **Jurisdiction:** New Hampshire
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** NH Code / Title XII / Chapter 159 / Section 5-a

## Text

In any complaint, information, or indictment, and in any action or proceeding brought for the enforcement of any provision of this chapter, it shall not be necessary to negate any exception, excuse, proviso, or exemption contained herein, and the burden of proof of any such exception, excuse, proviso or exemption shall be upon the defendant.

## Nearby sections

- [N.H. Rev. Stat. § 159:1 159:1 Definition.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NH_TXII_C159_S1.md)
- [N.H. Rev. Stat. § 159:3 159:3 Convicted Felons.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NH_TXII_C159_S3.md)
- [N.H. Rev. Stat. § 159:3-a 159:3-a Armed Career Criminals.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NH_TXII_C159_S3-a.md)
- [N.H. Rev. Stat. § 159:5 159:5 Exceptions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NH_TXII_C159_S5.md)
- [N.H. Rev. Stat. § 159:5-a 159:5-a Exceptions and Exemptions Not Required to be Negated.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NH_TXII_C159_S5-a.md)
- [N.H. Rev. Stat. § 159:6 159:6 License to Carry.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NH_TXII_C159_S6.md)
- [N.H. Rev. Stat. § 159:6-a 159:6-a Confidentiality of Licenses.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NH_TXII_C159_S6-a.md)
- [N.H. Rev. Stat. § 159:6-b 159:6-b Suspension or Revocation of License.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NH_TXII_C159_S6-b.md)
- [N.H. Rev. Stat. § 159:6-c 159:6-c Appeal From Denial, Suspension, or Revocation.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NH_TXII_C159_S6-c.md)
- [N.H. Rev. Stat. § 159:6-d 159:6-d Reciprocity.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NH_TXII_C159_S6-d.md)
- [N.H. Rev. Stat. § 159:6-e 159:6-e Violation.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NH_TXII_C159_S6-e.md)
- [N.H. Rev. Stat. § 159:6-f 159:6-f Remedies.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NH_TXII_C159_S6-f.md)
- [N.H. Rev. Stat. § 159:6-g 159:6-g Immunity for Law Enforcement Officers.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NH_TXII_C159_S6-g.md)
- [N.H. Rev. Stat. § 159:7 159:7 Sales to Felons.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NH_TXII_C159_S7.md)

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