Under the conditions set out in Article L. 420-1, the abuse by an undertaking or group of undertakings of a dominant position within the internal market or a substantial part thereof is prohibited. These abuses may in particular consist of refusals to sell, tied sales or discriminatory terms of sale, as well as the termination of established commercial relations, on the sole ground that the partner refuses to submit to unjustified commercial terms.
Misuse by an undertaking or group of undertakings of the state of economic dependence of a customer or supplier is also prohibited where it is likely to affect the operation or structure of competition. These abuses may in particular consist of refusals to sell, tied sales, discriminatory practices referred to in Articles L. 442-1 to L. 442-3 or range agreements.