I. – The following cinemas are not eligible for classification and aid:
1° At least 32 cinema weeks of activity per year on average during the reference period;
2° A minimum number of screenings per cinema per year on average during the reference period, set as follows:
a) For categories A and B: 300;
b) For categories C and D: 200;
c) For category E: 150.
II. – By way of derogation from 1° and 2° of I, the following are eligible for classification and aid:
1° Cinemas that have undergone renovation or restructuring work requiring them to close to the public, provided that they can demonstrate an average activity of more than 26 cinema weeks per year during the reference period;
2° New cinemas, provided that they can demonstrate an activity of more than 26 cinema weeks during the reference period.