§ 3-12-18. Negative allegations — Lawful sale as defense.
Negative allegations need not be made in or proved at the trial of any complaint under this title. Evidence of the sale or keeping for sale of any beverage is evidence that the sale or keeping for sale is unlawful, but the respondent in any complaint under this title may show any license or authority to sell or any other fact that renders a sale or keeping for sale lawful by way of defense.
History of Section.P.L. 1933, ch. 2013, § 38; G.L. 1938, ch. 170, § 6; G.L. 1956, § 3-12-18.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Chapter 3-12 - Enforcement of Title
Section 3-12-2. - Special constables not authorized to serve civil process.
Section 3-12-3. - Entry on licensed premises — Arrest without warrant — Evidence of unlawful sales.
Section 3-12-4. - Search warrants.
Section 3-12-5 - — 3-12-8. Repealed.
Section 3-12-9. - Forfeiture of goods held for unlawful sale.
Section 3-12-10. - Return of goods when forfeiture not adjudged.
Section 3-12-11. - Sentence of forfeiture — Appeal.
Section 3-12-12. - Destruction of forfeited beverages.
Section 3-12-13. - Disposition of forfeited beverages to institutions.
Section 3-12-14. - Disposition of forfeited vessels.
Section 3-12-15. - Fees in forfeiture proceedings.
Section 3-12-16. - Allegations in criminal proceedings.
Section 3-12-17. - Correction of defects in proceedings.
Section 3-12-18. - Negative allegations — Lawful sale as defense.
Section 3-12-19. - Officers not liable for costs.
Section 3-12-20. - Appeal from convictions.
Section 3-12-21. - Recognizance of witnesses on appeal.
Section 3-12-22. - Complainant’s attorney — Prosecution by attorney general.
Section 3-12-23. - Notice of conviction to department and local authorities.