(a) Each licensee shall be absolutely liable for any loss, damage, destruction or impairment of the money or valuables placed in the licensee's possession in addition to whatever additional liability shall be imposed upon the licensee by reason of contractual obligations or the laws of this State or any other applicable law.
(b) In any action to recover money or valuables delivered to a transporter, the burden of proving the delivery to and the receipt of such money or valuables by the person to whom it was directed to be paid or delivered shall be upon the transporter.