The timetable and period for submitting applications for the authorisations mentioned in article L. 1223-5 are set, for each year, before 1st November of the previous year. The timetable determines at least four periods per year, each lasting between one week and two months, during which applications may be submitted.
Applications for authorisation are deemed to have been accepted if no decision is taken within two months of the day following the end of the period during which they were submitted.
The authorisation is valid for two years.