Averment of occupation or control

In a prosecution for an offence under this Act or any regulations made or thereunder, an averment in the complaint or to the effect that– (a) a person was the occupier, or in control, of any premises or of any part of any premises shall be deemed to be proven in the absence of proof to the contrary; or (b) in any matter the subject of the complaint, a permit or licence was not granted or any other form of authorization had not been given shall be deemed to be proven in the absence of proof to the contrary.