Article L2326-4 of the French Public Health Code
The creation, extension or transformation of the private establishments and services mentioned in article L. 2324-1 without the authorisation mentioned in the first and third paragraphs of article L. 2324-1 is punishable by three months’ imprisonment and a fine of €3,750. Natural persons guilty of the offence referred to in the previous paragraph are also liable to the following additional penalties: 1° Temporary or permanent disqualification from running any establishment…