(1)Whoever sets fire, directly or indirectly, and notwithstanding that he may
be the owner:
a) to any place used for another's dwelling ; or
b) to any land, sea or air vehicle in which are one or more persons ; or
c) to any working mine or its appurtenances
shall be punished with imprisonment for from 3 (three) to 10 (ten) years
and with fine of from CFAF 5 000 (five thousand) to CFAF 1 000 000 (one
million).
(2) Destruction of such property shall be punished in like manner as arson
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In force from 12-07-2016
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