Whoever, whether or not able-bodied and having or not means of
subsistence, begs for alms in any of the following manners:
a) with abuse, threats, or assault ;
b) after entering any dwelling or enclosure thereto appurtenant without the
occupant's permission
c) feigns wounds or a disability in order to attract the generosity or play
over the intelligence of a third party,
d) in company, save husband and wife, or father and mother with their
young children, or a blind man and his guide,
shall be punished with imprisonment for from 6 (six) months to 6 (six)
years and with fine of from CFAF 1 000 (one thousand) to CFAF 1 000 000
(one million).
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In force from 12-07-2016
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