Chapter II: Criminal provisions.

The provisions of articles 132-58 to 132-62 of the French Penal Code relating to deferment of sentencing are applicable in the case of prosecutions for breaches of the provisions of articles L. 3221-2 to L. 3221-7, subject to the specific measures provided for by this article. The adjournment includes an injunction to the employer to define, after consultation with the social and economic committee, and within a specified period, the…

At the adjournment hearing and in the light of the measures defined and, where applicable, carried out by the employer, the court will consider whether to waive the penalty or impose the penalties provided for by law. However, if the time limit stipulated in the second paragraph of article L. 3222-1 has not been respected, the court may order a new and final adjournment and set a new time limit…