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SECTION 227 — Arson and Destruction

In French Incendie et destruction

(1)Whoever sets fire, directly or indirectly, and notwithstanding that he may be the owner: a) to any place used for another's dwelling ; or b) to any land, sea or air vehicle in which are one or more persons ; or c) to any working mine or its appurtenances shall be punished with imprisonment for from 3 (three) to 10 (ten) years and with fine of from CFAF 5 000 (five thousand) to CFAF 1 000 000 (one million). (2) Destruction of such property shall be punished in like manner as arson
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ARTICLE 227 — Incendie et destruction

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Section 227 of the Penal Code /akn/cm/act/loi/2016-07-12/2016-007
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