§ 6-49. Presumption of alcoholic beverage; testimony by person presumed qualified.

(a)

In all prosecution for violations of this article, the manufacturer's label on the beverage container shall be prima facie evidence that the substance in such container was an alcoholic beverage as defined herein, without the need for professional expert testimony or chemical analysis of the contents of the container.

(b)

Any person who by past experience in the handling or use of alcoholic beverages, or who by taste, smell or the drinking of such alcoholic beverage has knowledge as to the alcoholic nature thereof, may testify as to his opinion of whether such a beverage is or is not alcoholic.

(Ord. No. 00-42, § 1, 6-6-00)