The Minister responsible for consumer affairs is the authorising officer responsible for issuing collection orders relating to penalties imposed pursuant to article L. 522-1.
The administrative authority referred to in Article L. 531-6 is: the prefect of the department, or in Paris, the prefect of police, for offences and breaches observed by an agent placed under his authority; the prefect of the region for offences and breaches observed by an agent placed under his authority; the minister in charge of the economy for offences and breaches observed by an agent belonging to a service…
Prior to the imposition of the penalty provided for in Article L. 531-6, the administrative authority mentioned in article R. 522-7 informs the accused person in writing of the non-compliance of the sampled product with the regulations, as established by the test or analysis, and of the penalty to which he is liable. A copy of the analysis or test report is attached to the letter. This person is given…
Collection is carried out in support of a single collection order issued by the administrative authority referred to in Article R. 522-7 and recovered by the competent public accountant, pursuant to the provisions of Articles 23 to 28 and 112 to 124 of Decree 2012-1246 of 7 November 2012 on public budgetary and accounting management.
The administrative authority referred to in Article L. 523-1 is the Head of the National Investigation Department of the Directorate-General for Competition, Consumer Affairs and Fraud Control, the Regional Director for the Economy, Employment, Labour and Solidarity or the Director of the Departmental Directorate for the Protection of Populations . These administrative authorities may delegate their signatures to category A officials under their authority.
The administrative authority mentioned in article R. 523-1 forwards the proposed settlement to the public prosecutor within three months of the closure of the official report establishing the offence.
When the public prosecutor has agreed to the settlement proposal, the administrative authority notifies the offender in duplicate.
If at the end of the period mentioned in article R. 523-3, the offender has refused the proposal or has not responded to it, the administrative authority shall inform the public prosecutor without delay. The latter shall also be informed by the administrative authority if the offender has not paid the sum specified in the settlement by the end of the time limit set or has not fulfilled any other…
The administrative authority referred to in Articles L. 524-1 to L. 524-4 is the Director General for Competition, Consumer Affairs and Fraud Control, the Head of the National Investigations Department of the Directorate General for Competition, Consumer Affairs and Fraud Control, the Regional Director for the Economy, Employment, Labour and Solidarity or the Director of the Departmental Directorate responsible for the Protection of Populations. The Director General of Competition, Consumer…
For the application of this book, the administrative authority responsible for competition and consumer affairs may, before the civil courts, and in accordance with the rules applicable thereto, intervene, file pleadings and present them at the hearing. It may also produce minutes and reports.
Our French business lawyers are here to help.
We offer a FREE evaluation of your case.
Call us at +33 (0) 1 84 88 31 00 or send us an email.
is a Registered Trademark of
PETROFF LAW FIRM (SELARL LEGASTRAT)
182, rue de Rivoli
75001, Paris France
RCS Paris n°814433470
Paris Bar Registration n° (Toque) C2396
is a Registered Trademark of
PETROFF LAW FIRM (SELARL LEGASTRAT)
182, rue de Rivoli
75001, Paris France
RCS Paris n°814433470
Paris Bar Registration n° (Toque) C2396
Resources
is a Registered Trademark of
PETROFF LAW FIRM (SELARL LEGASTRAT)
182, rue de Rivoli
75001, Paris France
RCS Paris n°814433470
Paris Bar Registration n° (Toque) C2396
Useful links
Our French business lawyers are here to help.
We offer a FREE evaluation of your case.
Call +33 (0) 1 84 88 31 00 or send us an email.
All information exchanged through this website will be communicated to lawyers registered with a French Bar and will remain confidential.
