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Article 563 of the Criminal Code

TÍTULO XXII — Delitos contra el orden público

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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.

La tenencia de armas prohibidas y la de aquellas que sean resultado de la modificación sustancial de las características de fabricación de armas reglamentadas, será castigada con la pena de prisión de uno a tres años.

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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