Paracommercialism | French Competition Law (Chapter 3.3.4) • Livv

226. Definition

An association, cooperative or even a branch of the administration which conducts an economic or commercial activity on a regular basis without paying the taxes and social security contributions usually necessary to that activity is considered as …

227. Paracommercial practices

The commercial activities of non-profit organizations can take many forms. If they are not provided for in the organization's articles of association, they come within the scope of Article L. 442-10 (former Art. L. 442-7) whether they are carried …

228. Irregular use of public areas

Article L. 442-11 (former Art. L. 442-8) of the Commercial Code prohibits the offering for sale of products or the proposal of services in circumstances involving the unauthorized use of property belonging to national or local authorities, …

229. Penalties

Article R. 442-2 of the Commercial Code establishes paracommercialism as a 5th class offense, punishable by a fine of EUR 1,500 (EUR 3,000 for repeat offenses). Moreover, an organization that has been sentenced can lose its right to receive grants …

230. Impoundment or confiscation of products offered for sale

Public agents may now impound the goods offered for sale and any articles allowing the sale of those goods (vehicles, stands, etc.). They must file a report including an inventory of the goods and their value. The courts may also order the products …