§ 3-4. Presumptions.  


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  • A. 
    The possession of an open bottle or open container unwrapped or which has the top exposed in a public place as herein defined shall be presumptive evidence that such open bottle or open container is intended to be consumed in a public place.
    B. 
    An open bottle or open container in any vehicle while in or on any public sidewalk, street, highway, parking lot, public park or other public place as defined by § 240.00 of the Penal Law of the State of New York shall be presumptive evidence that the same is in the possession of the driver.