Article 506 of the Penal Code

The authority or public official who, lacking the powers to do so, dictates a general provision or suspends its execution, will be punished with a prison sentence of one to three years, a fine of six to twelve months and special disqualification for employment or public office for time of six to twelve years.

art 506 cp

• Penal Code
  • BOOK II: crimes and their sorrows
    • Title XXI: Crimes against the Constitution
      • Chapter III: Of crimes against State Institutions and the division of powers
        • Section II: Of the usurpation of powers
          • Article 506
          • Article 506 bis (Deleted)
          • Article 507
          • Article 508
          • Article 509