Criminal Code (Cap. 9)

Criminal Code (Cap. 9), article 244

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244. Whosoever shall, in any manner, maliciously administer to, or cause to be taken by another person any poisonous or nox ious substance capable of causing any harm or injury to health, shal l, on conviction, be liable to imprisonment for a term from thirteen months to two years, provided the offence does not in itself constitute the offence of homicid e, completed or attempted, or a serious injury to the person. Transmission, communication. etc., of disease. Added by: III.2002.46. Amended by: L.N. 407 of 2007.

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