§ 4.1-353 Label on sealed container prima facie evidence of alcoholic content
In any prosecution for violations of this subtitle, where a sealed container is labeled as containing an alcoholic beverage as defined herein, such labeling shall be prima facie evidence of the alcoholic content of the container. Nothing shall preclude the introduction of other relevant evidence to establish the alcoholic content of a container, whether sealed or not.
History
This law was first created in 1962. The record of its establishment is cataloged in chapter 616 of that year’s edition of “Acts of Assembly,” the annual state publication listing all changes made to the Code of Virginia in that year. Unfortunately, the 1962 “Acts” aren’t available online. It has been modified 2 times. Those modifications are cataloged by “The Acts of Assembly,” a state publication, by year and chapter. Those modifications that can be read on the General Assembly’s website will be linked accordingly. Those modifications are as follows: in 1993, chapters 169 and 866; in 1997, chapter 418.
1962, c. 616, § 4-90.1; 1993, cc. 169, 866; 1997, c. 418.