The aggressive commercial practices referred to in articles L. 121-6 and L. 121-7 are punishable by two years’ imprisonment and a fine of 300,000 euros.
The amount of the fine may be increased, in proportion to the benefits derived from the offence, to 10% of the average annual turnover, calculated on the basis of the last three annual turnover figures known on the date of the offence.
In the event of conviction, the court shall order, by all appropriate means, the display or dissemination of all or part of the decision or of a press release informing the public of the reasons for and the operative part of the decision.