Sec. 43.50.660. - Construction of criminal statutes.

(a) The provisions of AS 11.16, AS 11.81.600 , 11.81.610, and 11.81.900 apply to AS 43.50.640 and 43.50.650.

(b) For purposes of AS 43.50.640 and 43.50.650, display of cigarettes by a person, or possession other than in the original and unopened shipping container of cigarettes by a person who holds a business license endorsement under AS 43.70.075 , is prima facie evidence of possession with intent to sell cigarettes. In this subsection, "display" means to openly exhibit.