Article 249. Criminal Association
1. A person who participates in the activities of a criminal association shall be punished by imprisonment for a term of three up to fifteen years.
2. A person who participates in the activities of a criminal association armed with firearms, explosives or explosive materials shall be punished by imprisonment for a term of six up to twenty years or by life imprisonment.
3. A person who organises the criminal associations provided for in paragraph 1 or 2 of this Article or is the leader thereof shall be punished by imprisonment for a period of ten up to twenty years or by life imprisonment.
4. A legal entity shall also be held liable for the acts provided for in this Article.
