Article 790 — Violation of Provisions on Price Control.

Whoever: (a) sells metals, goods, products or objects of any nature whatsoever, whether subject to a monopoly or not, at a price higher than the price fixed in an official pricelist and duly published; or (b) demands a higher price than prescribed or authorized by law, in particular in regard to leases or any other kind of rents; or (c) in any other way contravenes the relevant laws, regulations or directives, is punishable with fine or arrest.