French Intellectual Property Code

In the intervals between two general meetings, and at least two months before the forthcoming one, any member of the collective management organisation has the right to examine any document drawn up by this organisation or received by it concerning the current financial year, subject to respect for the secrets protected by law. The member sends the organisation a written request specifying the documents to which he wishes to have…

Any member of a collective management organisation may, in addition, within the period set out in article L. 326-5, ask the organisation to send it: 1° The annual accounts that will be submitted to the general meeting; 2° The reports of the management, administrative and executive bodies and of the statutory auditors that will be submitted to the meeting; 3° Where applicable, the text and explanatory statement of the proposed…

The organisation may not respond to repetitive or abusive requests.

A member whose request for disclosure of documents submitted pursuant to article L. 326-5, may refer the matter to the supervisory body provided for in article L. 323-14. The supervisory body issues a reasoned opinion on this refusal. This opinion is notified to the applicant and to the legal representative of the organisation.

Refusing to communicate in disregard of the provisions of articles R. 321-17 and R. 321-18 all or part of the documents mentioned in article R. 321-18 is punishable by the fine laid down for 3rd class offences.