Subsection 1: Modelling agency licence and prior declaration

For the application of Article L. 7123-15 and as part of the monitoring of its activity, the modelling agency shall inform each model, each user and the regional directorate for companies, competition, consumption, labour and employment in the place where the activity is carried out of the following information 1° Invoicing arrangements that make it possible to identify the portion devoted to the mannequin’s service within the meaning of Article…

The activities or professions which, when exercised in conjunction with the activity of modelling agencies, are likely to give rise to situations of conflict of interest are: 1° Production or direction of cinematographic or audiovisual works; 2° Distribution or selection for adaptation of a production; 3° Organisation of paid training courses or internships for models or actors; 4° Advertising agency; 5° Organisation of fashion shows; 6° Photographer.

Failure to comply with the provisions of article R. 7123-15 may result in an administrative fine of up to €1,500 for a natural person and €7,500 for a legal entity, and €3,000 and €15,000 respectively in the event of a repeat offence.

The prefect of the place where the offence was recorded will notify the accused person of the charges against him/her and the penalties incurred, and will invite him/her to submit his/her observations within a period of one month. Notification is made by registered letter sent to the person concerned with a request for acknowledgement of receipt. During the period referred to in the first paragraph, the interested party may examine…