Article 482 — Forbidden Societies and Meetings.

(1) Whoever: a) knowingly takes part in a society, band, meeting or assembly forbidden, either generally or from time to time by law, by government or by the competent authority; or b) knowingly places houses, premises or land at the disposal of such a society, band, meetings or assemblies, whether for consideration or free of charge, is punishable with a fine not exceeding one thousand Birr. (2) Ringleaders, organizers or commanders of the crime are punishable with simple imprisonment not exceeding one year.