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Article L5442-3 of the French Public Health Code

The following is punishable by two years’ imprisonment and 30,000 euros:

1° Soliciting orders for veterinary medicinal products from the public or fulfilling orders for veterinary medicinal products following such solicitations;

2° For any person other than a veterinarian, selling veterinary medicinal products from their home;

3° Selling veterinary medicines on the public highway, at fairs, markets and public events, free of charge or for consideration, to any person, including a pharmacist or veterinarian.

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Article L5442-3

Est puni de deux ans d’emprisonnement et de 30 000 euros le fait :

1° De solliciter auprès du public des commandes de médicaments vétérinaires ou de satisfaire des commandes de médicaments vétérinaires faisant suite à de telles sollicitations ;

2° Pour toute personne autre qu’un vétérinaire, de vendre des médicaments vétérinaires à domicile ;

3° De céder à titre gratuit ou onéreux des médicaments vétérinaires sur la voie publique, dans les foires, marchés et manifestations publiques, à toute personne, même pharmacien ou vétérinaire.

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