The decision refusing entry into France to a foreign national, as provided for in article L. 332-2, is taken:
1° By the head of the national police department responsible for border control or, by delegation, by an official designated by him/her, holding at least the rank of brigadier;
2° Or by the head of the customs department responsible for border control or, by delegation, by an official designated by him/her, holding at least the rank of second class senior inspection officer.
In aerodromes assigned exclusively or primarily to the Ministry of Defence, this decision may also be taken by the unit commander of the maritime gendarmerie or the air gendarmerie or, by delegation, by a military officer designated by him, holding at least the rank of gendarme.