Section 4: Exceptions to the ban on offering advantages

By way of derogation from the provisions of section 3 and subject to the conditions of declaration or authorisation provided for in this section, the following benefits in kind or in cash may be offered: 1° Remuneration, compensation and out-of-pocket expenses for research, development of research, scientific evaluation, consultancy, provision of services or commercial promotion, provided that the remuneration is proportionate to the service rendered and that the compensation or…

The offer of a benefit covered by article L. 1453-7 is subject to the conclusion of an agreement between the beneficiary and the person referred to in article L. 1453-5. This agreement is subject to the declaration or authorisation procedures set out in subsections 2 and 3. Where the agreement falls within the scope of Article L. 1121-16-1, the provisions of subsections 2 and 3 do not apply.

The exemptions provided for in this sub-section do not apply to persons covered exclusively by 4° of article L. 1453-4, without prejudice to the provisions of articles L. 531-1 to L. 531-16 of the Research Code.