Penal Code
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SECTION 270 — Contempt of Minister of Religion
In French
Offense à un ministre du culte
Whoever strikes or publicly insults a minister of religion on account of
his ministry shall be punished with imprisonment for from 1 (one) month to 3
(three) years
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ARTICLE 270 — Offense à un ministre du culte
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Section 270 of the Penal Code
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