English
Interest.
(1) Whoever intentionally prevents, disturbs or interferes with the
efficient working:
a) of a public service, or of a service operated in the public
interest, of land or inland waterway, sea or air transport or
communications, including auxiliary repair, overhaul,
maintenance or construction services; or
b) of installations, establishments or services intended either
for postal, telegraph and telephone communications or
telecommunications in general, light, gas, power or heat,
is punishable with simple imprisonment or fine, or, in serious
cases, with rigorous imprisonment not exceeding five years.
(2) Where the crime is committed by a person having a legal or
contractual obligation, and particularly where work or
obligations have been suspended otherwise than as the result of
force majeure or as provided by law or by agreement, the
punishment shall be simple imprisonment for not less than three
months and fine, or, in grave cases, with rigorous imprisonment
not exceeding seven years.
(3) Where the crime is committed negligently, the punishment shall
be fine not exceeding one thousand Birr, or, in more serious
cases, simple imprisonment not exceeding six months.
