Book IV: Inspections and penalties

The agents mentioned in article L. 411-1 have free access to cinemas and to all places where film screenings are open to the public. They may also access premises and facilities for professional use used by persons subject to the obligations arising from this code, with the exception of homes and the part of the premises used as a home by the persons concerned. They may have access to the…

As part of their duties, the agents mentioned in article L. 411-1 may request all relevant documents and records, regardless of the medium. They may take copies and obtain the necessary information and evidence on site or by summons.

The Chairman of the Centre national du cinéma et de l’image animée may, under conditions determined by decree in the Conseil d’Etat, call upon auditors, chartered accountants or other persons or bodies competent to carry out studies or provide advice in the areas concerned by the control operations. These persons may, where appropriate, be commissioned by the Chairman of the Centre national du cinéma et de l’image animée to accompany…

As part of the search for breaches falling under 1° of Article L. 421-1, with a view to establishing fraud that has improperly allowed the award of financial aid paid under 2° of Article L. 111-2, the prerogatives and resources provided for in articles L. 412-1 to L. 412-3 may be implemented with persons not subject to the obligations resulting from this code when they have a business relationship with…