(1) A woman who, being married, has sexual intercourse with a man
other than her husband shall be punished with imprisonment for from 2 (two)
to 6 (six) months or with fine of from CFAF 25 000 (twenty-five thousand) to
CFAF 100 000 (one hundred thousand).
(2) A husband who has sexual intercourse with a woman other than his
wife or wives shall be punished as provided in Subsection 1 above.
However, the burden of proof of the existence of a polygamous union
shall lie with the husband.
(3) No prosecution may be commenced without the complaint of the
wronged spouse.
(4) The connivance or condonation of the wronged spouse shall bar the
commencement or continuation of any prosecution.
(4)Consent by the wronged spouse to resume cohabitation shall put an
end to the effects of conviction.
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