New York § 236 - 236Prima facie proof
Full text of New York New York Consolidated Laws § 236 — 236Prima facie proof, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 236. 236Prima facie proof
§ 236. Prima facie proof. 1. In any action relating to the enforcement of any provision of this article, a certificate duly issued by an assay office of the treasury department of the United States, certifying the weight of any article, or any part thereof, or of the kind, weight, quality, fineness or quantity of any ingredient thereof, shall be receivable in evidence as constituting prima facie proof of the matter or matters so certified. 2. In any action relating to the enforcement of any provision of this article, proof that an article has been marked in violation of the provisions of this article shall be deemed to be prima facie proof that such article was manufactured after this article became effective.
Frequently Asked Questions About New York § 236
What does New York Consolidated Laws § 236 cover?
Section 236 ("236Prima facie proof") is part of the New York Consolidated Laws, the codified statutory law of New York. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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