In any prosecution for violations of this title, where a sealed pack is labeled as containing cigarettes, such labeling shall be prima facie evidence that the contents of the pack meet the definition of “cigarette” as defined by § 58.1-1000. Nothing shall preclude the introduction of other relevant evidence to establish the contents of a pack, whether sealed or not.

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Terms Used In Virginia Code 58.1-1017.2

  • Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
  • Pack: means a package containing either 20 or 25 cigarettes. See Virginia Code 58.1-1000

2014, cc. 301, 422.