The authorised agents may collect, on the spot or when summoned, any information, justification or document necessary for the controls.
The authorised agents pursuant to article L. 511-3 may, on being summoned or on site, hear any person likely to provide information useful to their findings. They shall draw up a report, which must include the questions to be answered. The persons interviewed read the minutes themselves, may have their observations recorded and sign them. If they state that they are unable to read it, the official will read it to them before signing. If they refuse to sign the report, this is noted on the report.
In accordance with Article 28 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, Article 61-1 of the same code is applicable when a person in respect of whom there are reasonable grounds for suspecting that he has committed or attempted to commit an offence is heard.