Cap. 9 Art. 142Breaking of seals. Negligence of person in charge.

(1) Whosoever shall be guilty of breaking any seal affixed by order of a public authority, shall, on conviction, be liable to imprisonment for a term from one to three months.

(2) Where there has been negligence on the part of the person in charge, such person shall, for the mere negligence, be liable to the same punishment laid down in sub-article (1).

(3) In either case, the court may, in lieu of the said punishment, award a fine (multa).