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SECTION 246 — Aggravated Begging

In French Mendicité aggravée

Whoever, whether or not able-bodied and having or not means of subsistence, begs for alms in any of the following manners: a) with abuse, threats, or assault ; b) after entering any dwelling or enclosure thereto appurtenant without the occupant's permission c) feigns wounds or a disability in order to attract the generosity or play over the intelligence of a third party, d) in company, save husband and wife, or father and mother with their young children, or a blind man and his guide, shall be punished with imprisonment for from 6 (six) months to 6 (six) years and with fine of from CFAF 1 000 (one thousand) to CFAF 1 000 000 (one million).
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ARTICLE 246 — Mendicité aggravée

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Section 246 of the Penal Code /akn/cm/act/loi/2016-07-12/2016-007
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