Opening or running one of the establishments mentioned in article L. 2322-1 without authorisation or failing to comply with the conditions of the authorisation is punishable by a fine of 4,500 euros.
The establishment may also be closed.
A repeat offence within three years is punishable by two years’ imprisonment and a fine of 9,000 euros, without prejudice to the stiffer penalties incurred in particular for felonies and misdemeanours under article L. 2221-1 of this Code and articles 223-3, 223-4, 223-10 to 223-12, 227-1, 227-2 and 227-13 of the Criminal Code.