[§124A-140]  Misconduct of a prisoner.  Any person subject to this chapter who, while in the hands of the enemy in time of war:

     (1)  For the purpose of securing favorable treatment by the person's captors acts without proper authority in a manner contrary to law, custom, or rule, to the detriment of others of whatever nationality held by the enemy as civilian or military prisoners; or

     (2)  While in a position of authority over such persons maltreats them without justifiable cause;

shall be punished as a court-martial may direct. [L 1982, c 171, pt of §2; gen ch 1985]