The Minister of Justice may decide, within the jurisdiction of a commercial court and with the agreement of the court clerk or at his request, to create one or more branch registries. The decision lays down the conditions under which these registries are open to the public.
Prior to his decision, the Minister of Justice consults the Conseil national des greffiers des tribunaux de commerce by registered letter with acknowledgement of receipt. The latter must submit its observations within two months of the referral. In the absence of a response within this time limit, the opinion is deemed to be favourable.
The Minister of Justice may decide to close the ancillary registry or registries, either at the request of the registrar or ex officio, after consulting the National Council in the manner provided for in the previous paragraph.