I. – Without prejudice to the provisions of article L. 214-1 of the Environment Code, natural mineral water is subject to recognition and authorisation by the State representative in the département for:
1° Exploitation of the spring ;
2° Conditioning the water;
3° Use for therapeutic purposes in a spa establishment ;
4° Distribution in public refreshment areas.
II. – Any significant change in the characteristics of the natural mineral water or any significant change in the conditions under which the spring is exploited must be the subject of a request for revision of the recognition or authorisation to exploit.