SECTION 241 — Contempt of Race or Religion

(1) Whoever commits a contempt, within the meaning of section 152 of this Code, of the race or religion of a number of citizens or residents shall be punished with imprisonment for from 6 (six) days to 6 (six) months and with fine of from CFAF 5 000 (five thousand) to CFAF 500 000 (five hundred thousand). (2) Where the offence is committed by means of the press or wireless the fine may extend to CFAF 20 000 000 (twenty million). (3) Where the offence is committed with intent to arouse hatred or contempt between citizens, the penalties provided by the foregoing subsections shall be doubled.