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SECTION 179 — Custody of Minor

(1) Whoever fails to return a minor to the person to whom his custody has been granted by order, whether permanent or temporary, of a Court, shall be punished with imprisonment for from one 1 (one)month to (1) one year and with fine of from CFAF 5 000 (five thousand) to CFAF 1 000 000 (one million). (2) Where the offender has been deprived of parental power, the imprisonment may extend to 3 (three) years.

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ARTICLE 179 — Garde d'un mineur

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SECTION 179 — Custody of Minor

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