The Film Ombudsman refers to the Autorité de la concurrence any practices prohibited by articles L. 420-1, L. 420-2 and L. 420-5 of the French Commercial Code that come to his attention in the film distribution sector. This referral may be made under an emergency procedure, in accordance witharticle L. 464-1 of the French Commercial Code.
The mediator may also refer any competition-related matter to the Autorité de la concurrence for an opinion, in accordance witharticle L. 462-1 of the French Commercial Code.
The Autorité de la concurrence shall inform the Cinema Ombudsman of any referral concerning cinema distribution. It may also refer any matter falling within its remit to the mediator.