(1) Whoever by force or interference unintentionally causes to another
the injuries described in section 277 of this Code shall be punished with
imprisonment for from 5 (five) to 10 (ten) years and in a fit case with fine of
from CFAF 5 000 (five thousand) to CFAF 500 000 (five hundred thousand).
(2) Where use is made of a weapon, of any explosive, corrosive or toxic
substance, of poison, or of any act of witchcraft, magic or divination, the
imprisonment shall be from 5 (six) to 15 (fifteen) years.
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In force from 12-07-2016
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