#2004-976Decree No. 2004-976 of 15 September 2004 Setting Authorization Conditions for Customs Officers in France
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The decree specifies how customs officers in France are authorized for special investigative procedures. The authorization is granted by the customs minister, based on the customs director's recommendation. Officers can only use this authority when in a role that requires it. The decree also sets out conditions for suspending or removing these authorizations.
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Key Changes
- Customs officers must be authorized specifically for investigative procedures.
- Authorization is tied to specific roles and ends if the job changes.
- Clear process for suspension and withdrawal of authorization, with a maximum suspension period of two years.
Obligations
What this law requires
The customs minister must grant authorization for customs officers to conduct special investigative procedures based on a written recommendation from the customs director general
The customs director general must communicate the list of authorized customs officers and all updates to the Minister of Justice for information purposes
Authorized customs officers can only exercise their special investigative authority when assigned to a position that requires such authority
Authorization automatically ceases when an authorized customs officer changes employment positions
Before proposing suspension or withdrawal of authorization, the customs director general must inform the affected officer and allow them to review their file and submit written observations