Criminal Code Warning: this is not an official translation. Under all circumstances the original text in Dutch language of the Criminal Code (Wetboek van Strafrecht) prevails

Section 166 
Any person, who intentionally destroys, damages, removes or displaces a sign, signal or aid placed for 
the safety of shipping or of aviation, or frustrates its operation or places a false sign or signal, shall be 
liable to:  
1°.  a term of imprisonment not exceeding twelve years or a fine of the fifth category, if such act is 
likely to endanger the safety of shipping or of aviation; 
2°.  a term of imprisonment not exceeding fifteen years or a fine of the fifth category, if such act is 
likely to endanger the safety of shipping or of aviation and the offence results in the sinking, 
running aground or wreckage of a vessel or aircraft;  
3°.  life imprisonment or a determinate term of imprisonment not exceeding thirty years or a fine of 
the fifth category, if such act is likely to endanger the safety of shipping or of aviation and the 

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offence results in the death of a person.