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 315 
1.  A term of imprisonment not exceeding three years or a fine of the fourth category shall be imposed:  
1°.  in the case of theft of natural objects committed with the use of vessels, vehicles, draught or 
pack animals; 
2°.  in the case of theft of natural objects committed under one or more of the circumstances 
referred to in section 311(1)(2°)-(5°). 
 
2.   Disqualification from the rights listed in section 28(1)(1°),( 2°) and (4°) may be imposed. 
Section 316 
1.  If the offender or the accomplice in any of the offences defined in this Part is the spouse of the 
person against whom the serious offence has been committed and that spouse is not legally 
separated from bed and board from or is married in community of property with this person, 
prosecution may not be instituted against that offender or that accomplice.  
2.  If said offender or accomplice is the spouse who is legally separated from bed and board from or is 
not married in community of property with the person against whom the serious offence was 
committed or is a relative by consanguinity or affinity in the direct line or in the second degree of 
the collateral line of said person, he may be prosecuted only on a complaint filed by that person 
against him. 
3.   If the preceding subsection applies, the period of time set in section 66 shall start to run on the day 
following the day on which the identity of the suspect became known to the person entitled to file 
the complaint.