(1) Whosoever obtains the service of a machine or a telecommunications network serving public purposes or uses a means of transportation or obtains entrance to an event or institution by deception with the intent of not paying for them shall be liable to imprisonment not exceeding one year or a fine unless the act is punishable under other provisions with a more severe penalty.

(2) The attempt shall be punishable.

(3) Section 247 and section 248a shall apply mutatis mutandis.