Change of researcher or research participant

A person who changes the researcher of the pool of researchers without prior authorization of the RNEC commits a fault.
He or she is liable to an administrative fine of not less than five hundred thousand Rwanda francs (FRW 500,000) but not more than one million Rwanda francs (FRW 1,000,000).
In case of recidivism, he or she is liable to suspension and to an administrative fine of not less than one million Rwanda francs (FRW 1,000,000) but not more than two million Rwanda francs (FRW 2,000,000).
Sanctions referred to under Paragraphs 2 and 3 of this Article are also applicable to a researcher who changes a research participant or a group of research participants.