30-16-22. Presumptions created.
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Any person who willfully conceals merchandise on his person or on the person of another or among his belongings or the belongings of another or on or outside the premises of the store shall be prima facie presumed to have concealed the merchandise with the intention of converting it without paying for it. If any merchandise is found concealed upon any person or among his belongings it shall be prima facie evidence of willful concealment.
History: 1953 Comp., § 40A-16-21, enacted by Laws 1965, ch. 5, § 3.