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Article L4212-8 of the French Public Health Code

In all the cases mentioned in the articles of this chapter, a repeat offence is punishable by three months’ imprisonment and a fine of 7,500 euros.

Natural persons guilty of an offence under this chapter are also liable to the additional penalty of temporary or permanent closure of the establishment.

When a prosecution has been referred to the judicial authorities in application of the articles in this chapter, the representative of the State in the département may order the temporary closure of the establishment.

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Article L4212-8

Dans tous les cas mentionnés aux articles du présent chapitre, la récidive est punie de trois mois d’emprisonnement et de 7500 euros d’amende.

Les personnes physiques coupables d’une infraction prévue au présent chapitre encourent également la peine complémentaire de la fermeture temporaire ou définitive de l’établissement.

Lorsque l’autorité judiciaire a été saisie d’une poursuite par application des articles du présent chapitre, le représentant de l’Etat dans le département peut prononcer la fermeture provisoire de l’établissement.

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