In any hearing in the Municipal Court of Cleveland on a charge of operating a watercraft under the influence of alcohol or any drug of abuse, testimony that a watercraft bearing a certain number award was found to be in violation hereunder and further testimony that the records of the State show that such number award was issued to the defendant and further testimony that the defendant was found on the watercraft or immediate vicinity when the violation occurred, shall be prima facie evidence of unlawful operation of such watercraft by the defendant. A certified copy showing such facts from the State Division of Watercraft shall be proof of such ownership.
(Ord. No. 1684-76. Passed 6-29-76, eff. 7-6-76)