Vermont Code § 16 V.S.A. § 1704

Burden of proof
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§ 1704. Burden of proof
(a) Denial of licensure. Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, the burden of proof in matters
involving the denial of an initial license or the addition of an endorsement to a
license once issued shall be on the applicant by a preponderance of the evidence.
(b) Alleged unprofessional conduct or incompetence. The burden of proof in matters involving alleged unprofessional conduct or incompetence,
including denial of a license based on alleged unprofessional conduct or incompetence,
shall be on the Secretary by a preponderance of the evidence, except that in the case
of revocation or suspension for more than one year, the proof shall be by clear and
convincing evidence.

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