Whoever fails to render assistance to a person in danger of death or
grievous harm, whether by his own endeavours or by calling for help, where
such assistance involves no risk to himself or to any other person, shall be
punished with imprisonment for from 1 (one) month to 3 (three) years or with
fine of from CFAF 20 000 (twenty thousand) to CFAF 1 000 000 (one million),
or with both such imprisonment and fine.
C - COMMON PROVISIONS
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In force from 12-07-2016
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