Chapter VI: Criminal provisions.

The following offences are punishable by three months’ imprisonment and a fine of 3,750 euros: 1° Opening or running without authorisation one of the establishments mentioned in article L. 2321-1 or making an inaccurate or incomplete declaration ; 2° Continuing to operate such an establishment despite a closure decision; 3° For those who manage such establishments, obstructing or attempting to obstruct the inspections provided for in article L. 2321-5. Natural…

Opening or running one of the establishments mentioned in article L. 2322-1 without authorisation or failing to comply with the conditions of the authorisation is punishable by a fine of 4,500 euros. The establishment may also be closed. A repeat offence within three years is punishable by two years’ imprisonment and a fine of 9,000 euros, without prejudice to the stiffer penalties incurred in particular for felonies and misdemeanours under…

Obstructing the inspections provided for in Article L. 2322-2 is punishable by six months’ imprisonment and a fine of €3,750. The establishment may be closed.

The creation, extension or transformation of the private establishments and services mentioned in article L. 2324-1 without the authorisation mentioned in the first and third paragraphs of article L. 2324-1 is punishable by three months’ imprisonment and a fine of €3,750. Natural persons guilty of the offence referred to in the previous paragraph are also liable to the following additional penalties: 1° Temporary or permanent disqualification from running any establishment…