If the duties of a pharmacist in charge are terminated or not renewed, the person concerned may refer the matter to the central council of the relevant section of the Ordre national des pharmaciens.
After hearing both parties, the Council will issue an opinion as to whether or not the person concerned has failed to fulfil the obligations incumbent upon him, in the interests of public health, in his capacity as responsible pharmacist.
This article does not apply to pharmacists covered by the provisions of article L. 4138-2 of the Defence Code.