I.-In year n, the decision to award a classification, a label and a grant is taken after receiving the opinion of the art cinema commission meeting in a regional formation.
The Chairman of the Centre national du cinéma et de l’image animée may, if he considers it useful, consult the national arthouse film commission for a further review.
II.In year n + 1:
1° The decision to renew is taken by the Chairman of the Centre national du cinéma et de l’image animée on the basis of the application submitted for the award of classification, labels and aid in year n;
2° For the cases provided for in articles 231-27 and 231-28, the decision to award a classification, a label and a grant is taken after receiving the opinion of the national art cinema commission.
III.In year n + 2, when the second paragraph of article 231-26 :
1° The decision to renew is taken by the Chairman of the Centre national du cinéma et de l’image animée in light of the application file submitted for the award of classification, labels and aid in year n or the application file submitted in year n + 1 in the cases provided for in articles 231-27 and 231-28;
2° For the cases provided for in article 231-29, the decision to award a classification, a label and a grant is taken after receiving the opinion of the national art cinema commission.
IV -At the initiative and on the basis of a reasoned request from the operator of the cinema, the President of the Centre national du cinéma et de l’image animée may refer the matter to the national arthouse cinema commission for a new opinion.