Whoever by his operations:
a) pollutes any drinkable water liable to be used by another; or
b) so pollutes the atmosphere as to render it harmful to human health,
shall be punished with imprisonment for from 15 (fifteen) days to 6 (six)
months, or with fine of from CFAF 5 000 (five thousand) to CFAF 1 000 000
(one million), or with both such imprisonment and fine.
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In force from 12-07-2016
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