(a) It shall be unlawful for any person to knowingly have in his possession or to present for refund any beverage container as defined in this article upon which the markings required by section 11-64 have been forged or altered.

    (b) It shall be prima facie evidence of such forgery or alteration if such markings do not conform to section 11-64(b) and any standards promulgated by the director of health under section 11-62 relating to such markings.

    (c) "Knowingly" shall be defined in accordance with the definitions in chapter 16.

    (d) Violation of this section shall constitute a misdemeanor, punishable under Article II of chapter 11 of this Code. Each presentation of a forged or altered container shall constitute a separate offense.

(Code 1964, § 7.1185)