The official report noting the transport company’s failure, referred to in article L. 821-12, is signed:
1° By the head of the national police department responsible for border control or territorially competent, or a civil servant designated by him, holding at least the rank of brigadier;
2° By the head of the customs department responsible for border control or a civil servant designated by him, holding at least the rank of second-class senior inspection officer;
3° Or by the commander of the territorially competent gendarmerie unit or a military officer designated by him, holding at least the rank of gendarme.