Animal Improvement Act, 1998 (Act No. 62 of 1998)26. Presumptions and evidence |
In any prosecution under this Act—
| (a) | any genetic material in or upon any place, premises, vehicle or vessel at the time a sample thereof is taken in terms of section 21(3)(e) shall, unless the contrary is proved, be presumed to be in the same condition or to possess the same properties as such sample; |
| (b) | any statement or entry contained in any book or document kept by any person, or by the manager, agent or employee of such person, or found upon or in any premises occupied by, or any vehicle or vessel used in the business of any person, shall be admissible in evidence against such person as an admission of the facts set forth in that statement or entry, unless it is proved that such statement or entry was not made by such person, or by the manager, agent or employee of such person in the course of his or her work as manager or in the course of his or her agency or employment. |