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Article 291 of the Criminal Code

TÍTULO XIII — Delitos contra el patrimonio y contra el orden socioeconómico

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Text in force since 24 May 1996.

The text below is the official Spanish wording of this provision; the summary and guidance above are in English.

Los que, prevaliéndose de su situación mayoritaria en la Junta de accionistas o el órgano de administración de cualquier sociedad constituida o en formación, impusieren acuerdos abusivos, con ánimo de lucro propio o ajeno, en perjuicio de los demás socios, y sin que reporten beneficios a la misma, serán castigados con la pena de prisión de seis meses a tres años o multa del tanto al triplo del beneficio obtenido.

Quick reference

Orientative data computed from the highest prison term mentioned in this article. Aggravated or mitigated subtypes, non-custodial penalties and concurrence rules may alter the outcome in each specific case.

Highest prison term mentioned

3 years

Classification (arts. 13 & 33 CP)

Less serious offense

Limitation period (art. 131 CP)

5 years

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