(1) Whoever enters or remains in another's residence against his will
shall be punished with imprisonment for from 10 (ten) days to 1 (one) year or
with fine of from CFAF 5 000 (five thousand) to CFAF 50 000 (fifty thousand),
or with both such imprisonment and fine.
(2) The penalty shall be doubled for an offence committed at night or
with the aid of force, threats or other interference.
(3) No prosecution may be commenced without the complaint of the
injured party.
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In force from 12-07-2016
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