Article 199 Bis Federal Criminal Code

Whoever, knowingly that they are ill with a venereal disease or another serious disease in an infectious period, puts the health of another in danger of contagion, through sexual relations or another transmissible means, shall be sanctioned with three days to three years of imprisonment and up to forty days fine.

If the disease suffered is incurable, the penalty of six months to five years of imprisonment shall be imposed.

When it concerns spouses, male or female cohabitants, proceedings may only be brought by complaint of the offended party.