Swiss Criminal Code (SCC)

Art. 232SCC from 2020

Art. 232 Transmission of an epizootic disease

Transmission of an epizootic disease

1. Any person who wilfully causes the transmission of an epizootic disease among domestic animals is liable to a custodial sentence not exceeding three years or to a monetary penalty.

If the offender maliciously causes serious loss, damage or injury, the penalty is a custodial sentence of from one to five years.

2. If the person concerned acts through negligence, the penalty is a custodial sentence not exceeding three years or a monetary penalty.