Article R752-49 of the French Commercial code
If, on expiry of the time limit referred to in the previous article, the owner of the buildings has not taken the necessary measures to dismantle and restore the site as provided for in article R. 754-2, the prefect may take the following measures against the owner: 1° Require a sum corresponding to the estimated cost of the work or operations to be carried out to be deposited with a…