For the persons mentioned in article L. 1453-5, offering or providing benefits in cash or in kind, in any form whatsoever, directly or indirectly, to the persons mentioned in article L. 1453-4, subject to the provisions of articles L. 1453-6 to L. 1453-9, is punishable by two years’ imprisonment and a fine of €150,000. The amount of the fine may be increased to 50% of the expenses incurred for the practice constituting the offence.