Article L1334-16-2 of the French Public Health Code
If the population is exposed to asbestos fibres as a result of human activity, the representative of the State in the département may, in the event of a serious health hazard, order the implementation of measures to assess and stop the exposure, within a timeframe set by the representative of the State. If the person responsible for the emitting activity fails to do so, the representative of the State in…