6. Presumptive proof of existence of a martial art association
Feedback & supportIn any prosecution for an offence under this Act where it is proved that a club, company, association, society or firm exists —
it shall be presumed until the contrary is proved that the club, company, association, society or firm is a martial art association within the meaning of this Act; and
it shall not be necessary to prove that the martial art association possesses a name or that it has been constituted or is usually known under a particular name.
Notwithstanding the provisions of any other written law, in a prosecution for an offence under this Act, for the purposes of proving the existence of a martial art association evidence may be adduced and shall be admitted which shows that —
martial art association
“martial art association” means any association, club, society, company or firm —(a)which is established or formed with the principal or ancillary object of providing instruction in any form of martial art; or(b)whose officers, employees or members provide instruction in any form of martial art as such officers, employees or members;
any person is reputed to be an officer or employee or a member of the martial art association;
an announcement has been made, whether by the person charged or by another person by any means that the martial art association has been established or formed or is in existence; or
by repute the martial art association is in existence.