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SECTION 265 — Obscene Publications

In French Publications obscènes

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Whoever a) with a view of trade, manufactures, keeps, imports, transports or exports; or b) whether or not for gain and whether or not publicly, exhibits or distributes – any writing, picture or object liable to corrupt morals, shall be punished with imprisonment for from 1 (one) month to 2 (two) years and with fine of from CFAF (ten thousand) to ½ (half a million). (2) On conviction, the Court may order closure for up to one year of the establishment where the offender manufactures or keeps any such writing, picture or object.
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Felonies and misdemeanours against the general interest Public decency

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ARTICLE 265 — Publications obscènes

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Section 265 of the Penal Code /akn/cm/act/loi/2016-07-12/2016-007
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