Article L2212-2-1 of the French General Code of Local Authorities
I.-Under the conditions set out in II, an administrative fine of up to €500 may be imposed for any failure to comply with a mayor’s order that presents a risk to personal safety and is of a repetitive or continuous nature: 1° With regard to the pruning and upkeep of trees and hedges overlooking the public highway or public domain; > 3° Consisting, by means of movable property, in occupying…