The application for authorisation or opinion referred to in article R. 2324-18 is sent no later than three months before the planned opening date by electronic means in accordance with the procedures laid down by order of the Minister for the Family. The authorisation or opinion is valid for five years from the date of the first opening of the establishment.
Where the application is for renewal of the current authorisation, the on-site visit provided for in article R. 2324-23 may take place after the establishment or service has been opened to the public.
Each time the establishment is reopened during the authorisation period, and no later than one month before it is reopened, the manager of the establishment must inform the President of the Departmental Council of its plans to reopen in accordance with the procedures laid down by order of the Minister for the Family.