A. In any prosecution against the registered owner of a vehicle charging a violation of this chapter, proof that the vehicle described in the complaint was in violation, together with proof that the defendant named in the complaint was, at the time of parking, the registered owner of the vehicle, shall constitute prima facie evidence that the registered owner of the vehicle was the person who placed the vehicle at the location during the time the violation occurred. Proof of a rental agreement, listing the name and address of the renter or lessee in effect at the time of the violation, shall rebuke the prima facie evidence that the registered owner was responsible for the violation.
B. In any prosecution against the lessee or renter of a vehicle charging the violation of this chapter, proof that the vehicle described in the complaint was in the violation, together with proof that the defendant named in the complaint, was at the time of parking, the lessee or renter of the vehicle, shall constitute prima facie evidence that the lessee or renter of the vehicle was the person who placed the vehicle at the location during the time the violation occurred.
C. A complaint for violation of this chapter shall be dismissed when the person charged has made a bona fide sale of transfer of the vehicle, has delivered possession to the purchaser, has complied with the requirements of chapter IV, title 49 of the Idaho Code prior to the date of the alleged violation, and has advised the court of the name and address of the purchaser, together with the date of sale. (Ord. 410, 1-9-2001)