(e) threaten, intimidate or improperly influence any person who has complained to or cooperated with the Office or is intending to complain to or cooperate with the Office in accordance with Article 35 of the present law; (f) threaten, intimidate or improperly influence the employees of the Office. 2. Any person who commits any of the acts listed in Article 49.1 above shall be liable to a fine not to exceed US$ 3,000 and a term of imprisonment not to exceed one (1) year, where the act does not carry a heavier fine or term of imprisonment by virtue of other legal provisions. 3. Any attempt to commit any of the acts listed in Article 49.1 above shall be punished by reducing the maximum applicable penalty to one-third (1/3). 4. Any delay or refusal to comply with the request of the Ombudsman for Human Rights and Justice shall constitute ground for disciplinary action against the government official or civil servant to whom it was addressed. Part V FINAL PROVISIONS Article 50 Implementation Any supplementary provisions, necessary to give effect to the provisions of this law, shall be regulated by Government decree. Article 51 Entry into Force The present law shall enter into force the day following its publication. Passed on 27 April 2004 The Speaker of the National Parliament [Signed] Francisco Guterres ‘Lu Olo’ Promulgated on 20 May 2004 To be published. The President of the Republic [Signed] Kay Rala Xanana Gusmão 23