The prefect’s decision shall state the reasons on which it is based and shall mention the time limits and channels for appeal.
It is notified to the applicant either by administrative means against a receipt, or by registered letter with acknowledgement of receipt, or by electronic mail under the conditions provided for in the fourth paragraph of this article. It is published in the administrative records of the prefecture.
Where letters are sent to the applicant by registered letter with acknowledgement of receipt, the interested party is deemed to have received notification on the date of presentation of the letter.
Where the request specifies that the applicant agrees to receive replies from the competent authority at an electronic address, notifications shall be sent to the applicant by electronic mail. The applicant shall send an electronic acknowledgement of receipt to the competent authority at the time the document is consulted.If the document is not consulted within three days of their being sent, the applicant shall be deemed to have received such notifications.