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Article R151-12 of the French Monetary and Financial Code

In the event of an emergency, exceptional circumstances or an imminent threat to public order, public safety or national defence, the Minister may impose a measure provided for in I or II of Article L. 151-3-1 after giving the investor formal notice to submit its observations within a reduced period which may not be less than five working days.

At the end of this period, the Minister notifies the investor of his decision, specifying the period allowed for compliance, subject to a penalty if necessary, the amount of which he sets.

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Article R151-12

En cas d’urgence, de circonstances exceptionnelles ou d’atteinte imminente à l’ordre public, la sécurité publique ou la défense nationale, le ministre peut prononcer une mesure prévue au I ou II de l’article L. 151-3-1 après avoir mis en demeure l’investisseur de présenter ses observations dans un délai réduit qui ne peut être inférieur à cinq jours ouvrés.


A l’issue de ce délai, le ministre notifie sa décision à l’investisseur en précisant le délai imparti pour s’y conformer, le cas échéant sous astreinte dont il fixe le montant.

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