§ 40-168. Same—Possession by seller of unstamped cigarettes deemed evidence of violation.  


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  • In the event any package of cigarettes is found in the possession of a seller without the proper stamps being affixed thereto or without authorized printed markings of a meter machine thereon, and the seller shall be unable to submit evidence establishing that the seller received such package within the immediately preceding forty-eight (48) hours and that the seller has not offered the same for sale, the presumption shall be that such package is being kept by such seller in violation of the provisions of this article, and shall subject the seller to the penalties hereinafter provided.

    (Ord. No. 658, § 12; Ord. No. 1259, § 12; Ord. No. 1364, § 12; Code 1961, § 16-95)

(Ord. No. 658, § 12; Ord. No. 1259, § 12; Ord. No. 1364, § 12; Code 1961, § 16-95)