4:17-4. In a prosecution for violation of the provisions of this article, the failure of the defendant to produce a written permit to enter upon the lands upon which the defendant is charged with trespassing, signed by the owner, occupant, lessee, or licensee thereof, shall be prima facie proof that the defendant was forbidden by the owner, occupant, lessee, or licensee to enter upon the lands of the owner, occupant, lessee, or licensee.

amended 2018, c.121, s.5.