The people referred to in article L. 5141-5 may apply to the approved operators of their choice for the advice and support provided for in article R. 5141-29. They may apply to join the programme at any of the phases provided for in this article. For each phase, they may apply to a different operator from the one who supported them during the previous phase.
The application is sent to the approved operator by any means that enables the date of receipt to be established with certainty. The operator issues the person with an acknowledgement of receipt containing the information required by the aforementioned decree of 6 June 2001.
The approved operator may refuse to accompany a person :
1° Either because the applicant has no particular difficulties in accessing, maintaining or returning to employment;
2° Or because the business start-up or takeover project is not consistent or economically viable;
The operator may also refuse the application if it does not have sufficient support resources.