For the application of the provisions of article L. 752-5-1 and of II of article L. 752-23, the Prefect may appoint officials authorised for this purpose by the Minister for the Economy to carry out inspections.
Where an infringement of articles L. 752-1 and L. 752-23 and the texts implementing them is observed, the operator concerned is informed, with the responsibility, where applicable, of informing the holder of the commercial authorisation. The operator will be asked to provide an explanation within fifteen clear days, and failure to do so will be deemed to constitute acquiescence in the finding of an infringement.
If, on expiry of this period, the aforementioned officers maintain their finding, they send a report noting the infringements to the Prefect, who implements, if necessary, the measures provided for in II of article L. 752-23.