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SECTION 258 — Adulteration of Foodstuffs

In French Altération de denrées alimentaires

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(1) Whoever either adulterates any foodstuff, whether for human or animal consumption, or beverage or medicinal substance intended to be sold, or keeps any substance designed or fit only for the purpose of effective such adulteration, shall be punished with imprisonment for from 3 (three) months to 3 (three) years and with fine of from CFAF 5 000 (five thousand) to CFAF 500 000 (five hundred thousand). (2) This section shall not apply to fresh fruits and vegetables which have fermented or become rotten. (3) Any such foodstuff, beverage or medication belonging to the offender shall be confiscated; and where not used by the Government its destruction shall be at the expense of the offender. (4) The Court may order publication of its judgment under Section 32 of this Code.
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ARTICLE 258 — Altération de denrées alimentaires

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Section 258 of the Penal Code /akn/cm/act/loi/2016-07-12/2016-007
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