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Article L3351-2 of the French Public Health Code

Importing or manufacturing, purchasing, holding or putting into circulation with a view to sale, offering for sale, selling or offering free of charge drinks prohibited by article L. 3322-3 (1° and 3°) is punishable by a fine of 9,000 euros.

However, the retail sale or offer is only punishable by a fine of €3,750.

In all cases, the prohibited or illicit products are confiscated.

The provisions of the previous paragraphs do not apply to the operations mentioned when they are carried out with a view to export.

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Article L3351-2

L’importation ou la fabrication, l’achat, la détention ou la mise en circulation en vue de la vente, la mise en vente, la vente ou l’offre à titre gratuit des boissons interdites par l’article L. 3322-3 (1° et 3°) est punie de 9 000 euros d’amende.

Toutefois, la vente ou l’offre au détail n’est punie que de 3 750 euros d’amende.

Dans tous les cas, la confiscation des produits interdits ou illicites est prononcée.

Les dispositions des alinéas précédents ne s’appliquent pas aux opérations mentionnées, lorsqu’elles sont effectuées en vue de l’exportation.

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