Draft articles of association and general regulations for collective management bodies are sent, prior to their constitution, to the Minister responsible for culture in accordance with the procedures defined by decree in the Conseil d’Etat.
Within two months of receipt, the Minister may refer the matter to the judicial court if there are real and serious grounds for opposing the constitution of one of these organisations.
The court assesses the professional qualifications of the founders of these organisations, the human and material resources they propose to implement to ensure the collection of rights and the exploitation of their repertoire, and the compliance of their articles of association and general regulations with the regulations in force.