Cap. 220 Art. 169Punishment for aiding malingering.

Any person who, whether in or outside Malta -

(a) produces in an officer or man of the regular force any sickness or disability; or

(b) supplies to or for him any drug or preparation calculated or likely to render him, or lead to the belief that he is, permanently or temporarily unfit for service, with a view to enabling him to avoid military service, whether permanently or temporarily, shall be liable on summary conviction to a fine (multa) not exceeding two hundred and thirty-two euro and ninety-four cents (232.94) or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding six months, or to both such fine and imprisonment.