640.012. In all matters heard by the department of natural resources in this chapter and chapters 260, 278, 444, 643, and 644, RSMo, the hazardous waste management commission in chapter 260, RSMo, the state soil and water districts commission in chapter 278, RSMo, the land reclamation commission in chapter 444, RSMo, the safe drinking water commission in this chapter, the air conservation commission in chapter 643, RSMo, and the clean water commission in chapter 644, RSMo, the burden of proof shall be upon the department of natural resources or the commission that issued the finding, order, decision or assessment being appealed, except that in matters involving the denial of a permit, license or registration, the burden of proof shall be on the applicant for such permit, license or registration.
(L. 2002 S.B. 984 & 985 § 640.825)
Missouri General Assembly