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§ 701. Conditions for Involuntary suppression. Where an individual’s meta-ability (hereinafter “Quirk”) is determined, pursuant to medical or administrative evaluation, to present a substantial danger to the individual or to others by reason of (a) mental illness, (b) physical impairment, (c) the ingestion or influence of illicit substances, or (d) any other mind-altering condition or circumstance, such individual may be subjected to temporary involuntary sedation through the use of approved Quirk-suppressant agents or abilities. § 702. Duration of Suppression. (a) The period of involuntary suppression authorized under § 701 shall not exceed forty-eight (48) consecutive hours. (b) Any continuation of suppression beyond the forty-eight-hour limit shall require documented, medically justifiable cause reviewed by the competent supervisory authority designated by the Government. § 703. Unlawful Extension; Penalties. (a) Any continuation of Quirk suppression in violation of § 702 shall constitute medical assault under this Act. (b) Any person, organization, or juridical person found to have willfully or negligently violated this Article shall be subjected to: (i) an administrative fine not to exceed ¥20,000,000; and (ii) imprisonment for a term not to exceed nine (9) years. (c) Penalties under this Section shall be without prejudice to any additional sanctions available under other laws and regulations.