Article L2512-13 of the French General Code of Local Authorities
I.-In the City of Paris, the Prefect of Police exercises the powers and duties conferred upon him by the Consuls’ decree of 12 messidor an VIII which determines the duties of the Prefect of Police in Paris and by the texts which have modified it as well as by articles L. 2512-7, L. 2512-14 et L. 2512-17. II.-However, the Mayor of Paris is responsible for the municipal police in matters…