(1)Whoever:
a) being polygamous contracts a monogamous marriage before the
dissolution of all previous marriages; or
b) being bound by an undertaking of monogamy contracts any marriage
before dissolution of any previous marriage; or
c) being married under the codified law contracts any marriage before
dissolution of that former marriage
shall be punished with imprisonment for from 2 (two) months to 2 (two) years
and with fine of from CFAF 25 000 (twenty-five thousand) to CFAF 500 000
(five hundred thousand).
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(2) The burden of proving dissolution of any previous marriage
shall fall on the accused
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In force from 12 July 2016
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