Whoever by any interference or threat compels or prevents the practice of any form of religion which does not involve the commission of a criminal offence, shall be punished with imprisonment for from 1 (one) month to 1 (one) year and with fine of from CFAF 5 000 (five thousand) to CFAF 50 000 (fifty thousand).
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In force from 12-07-2016
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