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Art. 234
Contamination of drinking water 1 Any person who wilfully contaminates drinking water intended for people or domestic animals with substances that are damaging to health shall be liable to a custodial sentence of from one month to five years or to a monetary penalty of not less than 30 daily penalty units.314 2 If the offence is committed through negligence, a custodial sentence not exceeding three years or a monetary penalty shall be imposed. 314 Amended by No I 1 of the FA of 17 Dec. 2021 on the Harmonisation of Sentencing Policy, in force since 1 July 2023 (AS 2023 259; BBl 2018 2827). |