Article 365 — Falsification of Official Marks.

(a) with intent to use them or to cause them to be used as genuine or unused, makes without lawful authority, falsifies or counterfeits official marks of origin or identity, or of certification or warranty, particularly in connection with customs or transport operations, with gold, silver or other precious minerals, timber, skins or other materials or products, or with foodstuffs, medicaments or articles affecting public health, whether they be seals, die stamps, rubber stamps, labels or any other distinguishing mark; or (b) knowingly uses such false or counterfeit marks genuine or unused, is punishable with simple imprisonment from three months to five years.