Punishment by flogging, or by branding, marking or tatooing on the body, or any other cruel or unusual punishment, may not be adjudged by any court-martial or inflicted upon any person subject to this code. The use of irons, single or double, except for the purpose of safe custody, is prohibited.Codes, 1942, § 8529-56; Laws, 1966, ch. 538, § 56, eff. 6/1/1966.
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