AS 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.