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Section 65 — Criminal Code: Punishment of rioter

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Every person who takes part in a riot is guilty of an indictable offence and liable to imprisonment for a term of not more than two years; or an offence punishable on summary conviction. Every person who commits an offence under subsection (1) while wearing a mask or other disguise to conceal their identity without lawful excuse is guilty of an indictable offence and liable to imprisonment for a term of not more than 10 years; or an offence punishable on summary conviction.

Official source: laws-lois.justice.gc.ca

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