The unlawful obtaining, use or disclosure of business secrets, within the meaning of articles L. 151-4, L. 151-5 and L. 151-6, by a purchaser of agricultural and food products is punishable by an administrative fine of up to €75,000 for an individual and €375,000 for a legal entity.
The maximum fine incurred is increased to €150,000 for a natural person and €750,000 for a legal entity if the breach is repeated within two years of the date on which the first penalty decision became final.