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SECTION 218 — Usurpation of Uniform or Decoration

In French Usurpation d'uniforme et de décoration

Whoever wears in public any uniform or decoration to which he is not entitled, or which bears a colourable resemblance to the same, shall be punished with imprisonment for from 3 (three) months to 2 (two) years or with fine of from CFAF 5 000 (five thousand) to CFAF 500 000 (five hundred thousand) or with both such imprisonment and fine.

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Felonies and misdemeanours against the state

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ARTICLE 218 — Usurpation d'uniforme et de décoration

Section 218 of the Penal Code /akn/cm/act/loi/2016-07-12/2016-007

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SECTION 218 — Usurpation of Uniform or Decoration

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