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sec.241 Psychosurgery prohibited

A person must not perform psychosurgery on another person. Maximum penalty—200 penalty units or 2 years imprisonment. (sec.241-ssec) A person must not perform psychosurgery on another person. Maximum penalty—200 penalty units or 2 years imprisonment.

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