Article 270

A person who, having the duty or responsibility to deliver or transport grain, foodstuffs, medicine or provisions, as a purveyor, middleman, sub-contractor, carrier or agent, commits an offence under Article 269,

is guilty of aggravated creation of shortages or famine, a Class 8 serious offence, punishable with a definite term of imprisonment of not less than 3 years and not more than 5 years.