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Article 365 of the Criminal Code

TÍTULO XVII — De los delitos contra la seguridad colectiva

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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.

Será castigado con la pena de prisión de dos a seis años el que envenenare o adulterare con sustancias infecciosas, u otras que puedan ser gravemente nocivas para la salud, las aguas potables o las sustancias alimenticias destinadas al uso público o al consumo de una colectividad de personas.

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

6 years

Classification (arts. 13 & 33 CP)

Serious offense

Limitation period (art. 131 CP)

10 years