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ARTICLE 289
 

Fines for the illegal dissemination of propaganda and the results of opinion polls


The following individuals and entities shall be liable to a fine of ten to fifty times the statutory monthly minimum wage:


a) Public or private natural or legal individuals who do not comply with the stipulations of Articles 136, 138 and 140 of this Act, provided that the conduct is not sanctioned as a crime in this same Act.


b) Political parties or natural or legal individuals who commission election advertising in communication media to be published during the period when advertising is prohibited.