For the application of the provisions of article L. 752-5-1 and of II of article L. 752-23, the mayor, on the territory of his municipality, or, if he is competent, the president of the public establishment for inter-municipal cooperation, on the territory of its member municipalities, may mandate his authorised agents to carry out controls.
If an infringement of articles L. 752-1 and L. 752-23, and to the texts adopted for their application is observed, the operator concerned is informed, with the responsibility, where applicable, of informing the holder of the commercial authorisation. The operator will be asked to provide an explanation within fifteen clear days, and failure to do so will be deemed to constitute acquiescence in the finding of an infringement.
If, on expiry of this period, the agents of the municipality or public establishment for inter-municipal cooperation maintain their observation, the mayor or president of this establishment sends a report noting the infringements to the prefect, who implements, if necessary, the measures provided for in II of article L. 752-23.