Article D2564-16 of the French General Code of Local Authorities
When the beneficiary of the grant has not declared completion of the operation within four years of the date on which the start of execution was declared, the operation is deemed to have been completed. The Prefect will wind up the operation under the conditions set out in I of article D. 2564-17 and in the last paragraph of article D. 2564-18. No request for payment from the beneficiary may…