I.-The authorisation to practise bariatric surgery may only be granted, maintained or renewed if the holder of the authorisation complies, on the authorised geographical site, with a minimum annual activity set by order of the Minister responsible for health.
In the case of a new establishment, the minimum annual activity is provisional for the first year.
Annual activity is established by reference to certain procedures set by order of the Minister responsible for health.
II – In the event of an exceptional and temporary event leading to a significant drop in activity, the Director General of the Regional Health Agency, at the express request of the holder, may suspend the application of I of this article for a maximum period of one year, provided that the holder has made commitments to resolve the said event.