Section 6: Implementation of financial penalties

I – On the basis of inspections carried out in application of the provisions of Article L. 1435-7, the results of audits or evidence of breaches of Articles L. 5472-1 and L. 5472-2, the Director General of the Regional Health Agency with territorial jurisdiction may initiate financial sanction proceedings against those responsible for these breaches. II – The Director General of the Agency will inform the natural or legal person…

The Minister for Health is the authorising officer responsible for issuing collection orders relating to penalties and periodic penalty payments ordered pursuant to Articles L. 1435-7-1, L. 5472-1 and L. 5472-2. The collection order is issued and made enforceable under the conditions laid down in articles 112 to 124 of decree no. 2012-1246 of 7 November 2012 on public budgetary and accounting management.

Standby duty is paid at least once a year.