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SECTION 309 — Signature in Blank

In French Abus de blanc-seing

Whoever, being entrusted with a signed blank paper takes advantage of it to insert any unauthorized obligation, discharge or disposition or any other writing liable to harm the signatory in his person or in his substance, shall be punished with imprisonment for from 1 (one) to 5 (five) years or with fine of from CFAF 5 000 (five thousand) to CFAF 500 000 (five hundred thousand), or with both such imprisonment and fine.
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Felonies and misdemeanours against private interest

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Texte français

ARTICLE 309 — Abus de blanc-seing

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Section 309 of the Penal Code /akn/cm/act/loi/2016-07-12/2016-007
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