8.16.250 Evidence – Presumption of identification.
Whenever litter deposited, thrown, or placed in violation of ACC 8.16.030 contains three or more items bearing the name of one individual, or whenever a motor vehicle or trailer used in the activity is identified by its license plate, it shall be presumed that the individual whose name appears on the items or to whom the vehicle or trailer is registered committed the unlawful act. The person shall have an opportunity to rebut the presumption and may show as full or partial mitigation of liability:
A. That the violation giving rise to the action was caused by the wilful act, neglect, or abuse of another; or
B. That correction of the violation was commenced promptly upon receipt of the notice thereof, but that full compliance within the time specified was prevented by inability to obtain necessary labor, inability to gain access to the subject property, or other conditions or circumstances beyond the control of the defendant. (Ord. 4504 § 6, 1991; Ord. 4276 § 7, 1988.)