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Criminal Code (R.S.C., 1985, c. C-46)

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Act current to 2024-04-16 and last amended on 2024-01-14. Previous Versions

Marginal note:Breach of duty

 Every one who, being under a legal duty within the meaning of section 79, fails without lawful excuse to perform that duty, is guilty of an indictable offence and, if as a result an explosion of an explosive substance occurs that

  • (a) causes death or is likely to cause death to any person, is liable to imprisonment for life; or

  • (b) causes bodily harm or damage to property or is likely to cause bodily harm or damage to property, is liable to imprisonment for a term not exceeding fourteen years.

  • R.S., c. C-34, s. 78

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