Article L6324-1 of the French Public Health Code
In the premises, places, installations and vehicles to which they have access pursuant to article L. 1421-2, as well as in public places, the medical inspectors of public health and the inspectors of the regional health agencies who have the status of doctor, authorised and sworn in under the conditions laid down by decree of the Conseil d’Etat, are authorised to investigate and record the infringements provided for in article…