Article 514 — Spreading of Human Diseases.

(1) Whoever intentionally spreads or transmits a communicable human disease, is punishable with rigorous imprisonment not exceeding ten years. (2) Where the criminal: a) has spread or transmitted a disease which can cause grave injury or death, out of hatred or envy, with malice or with a base motive; or b) without even the particular intent specified in sub-article (a) of this Article has spread or transmitted a disease which can cause grave injury or death; or c) has transmitted an epidemic, the punishment shall be rigorous imprisonment not exceeding twenty years, or in grave cases, with rigorous imprisonment for life or death. (3) Where the crime is committed negligently, the punishment shall be simple imprisonment or fine.