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Article 317 of the Criminal Code

TÍTULO XV — De los delitos contra los derechos de los trabajadores

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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.

Cuando el delito a que se refiere el artículo anterior se cometa por imprudencia grave, será castigado con la pena inferior en grado.

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Orientative data computed from the highest prison term this article provides for (including the degree rules it imposes itself or the penalties of another article it refers to) and, where there is one, its disqualification, which also counts towards the classification and the limitation period (arts. 33 & 131.1 CP). Aggravated or mitigated subtypes, other non-custodial penalties and concurrence rules may alter the outcome in each specific case.

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