#2002-1110Decree No. 2002-1110 of August 30, 2002, on Sample Collection Procedures
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This French law outlines how customs agents must collect samples for potential legal expertise. It focuses on maintaining the integrity and proper documentation of these samples. The procedure must involve the owner or holder of the merchandise and ensure samples are sealed and well-documented for legal proceedings.
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Key Changes
- Customs agents must collect two identical samples
- Samples are sealed and documented for court use
- Sample collection must be witnessed by related parties or witnesses
Obligations
What this law requires
Customs agents must collect exactly two identical samples when conducting sample collection under Article 389 bis of the Customs Code
Both samples must be sealed and preserved until final settlement of the case
The first sample must be transmitted to the investigating judge or instance judge; the second sample must be retained by the customs service
Sample collection must be conducted in the presence of either the merchandise owner, holder, their representative, or failing that, two witnesses not belonging to the customs administration
Each sample must bear an identification label containing: owner/holder name and address (if applicable), exact merchandise description, date/time/location of collection, sequential sample number, and signatures of collecting agents