Article 519 — Environmental Pollution.

(1) Whoever, in breach of the relevant law, discharges pollutants into the environment, is punishable with fine not exceeding ten thousand Birr, or with rigorous imprisonment not exceeding five years. (2) Where the pollution has resulted in serious consequences on the health or life of persons or on the environment, the punishment shall be rigorous imprisonment not exceeding ten years. (3) Where the act of the criminal has infringed a criminal provision entailing a more severe penalty, the provisions on concurrence of crimes shall apply.