Article 600 — Default of Supervision or Control.

(1) An official at any level of the governmental hierarchy who fails to take the appropriate measure expected of him for the control or prevention of traffic in or exploitation of slaves or related activities, within his jurisdiction, is punishable with a fine which, according to the gravity of the case, may be increased up to the special maximum prescribed under Articles 596-599. (2) Where the crime is committed negligently, the fine shall not exceed ten thousand Birr.