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Text in force since 23 December 2010.
The text below is the official Spanish wording of this provision; the summary and guidance above are in English.
TÍTULO XVI — De los delitos relativos a la ordenación del territorio y el urbanismo, la protección del patrimonio histórico y el medio ambiente
Text in force since 23 December 2010.
The text below is the official Spanish wording of this provision; the summary and guidance above are in English.
History of reforms to this article, from oldest to most recent, as recorded in the BOE’s consolidated legislation.
Ley Orgánica 10/1995, de 23 de noviembre, del Código Penal.
In force from 24/05/1996 to 22/12/2010
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.
Highest prison term
3 years
Disqualification: up to 15 years · special
Classification (arts. 13 & 33 CP)
Serious offence
Limitation period (art. 131 CP)
15 years
The classification and the period include the disqualification of up to 15 years, which is a serious penalty (arts. 13.4 & 33.2 CP) and counts towards limitation (art. 131.1 CP). Note: the article refers to the penalty in art. 404 CP, special disqualification of nine to fifteen years.
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