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Article L5441-10 of the French Public Health Code

When a prosecution is brought by the judicial authority pursuant to the articles of this chapter, the representative of the State in the département may, if the interests of public hygiene or animal health so require, order the temporary closure of the establishment.

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

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Article L5441-10

Lorsque l’autorité judiciaire est saisie d’une poursuite par application des articles du présent chapitre, le représentant de l’Etat dans le département peut, si l’intérêt de l’hygiène publique ou de la santé animale l’exige, prononcer la fermeture provisoire de l’établissement.

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

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