#2021-1308Law n° 2021-1308 of October 8, 2021, on Adaptations to EU Law in Transport, Environment, Economy, and Finance
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This law authorizes the French government to make various adaptations to align with EU regulations across multiple sectors, including transport, environment, and finance. Notably, it impacts aviation safety, introduces penalties for not complying with alcohol and drug testing for aircrew, and adjusts age restrictions for pilots. The legislation also sets frameworks for sanctions against disruptive passenger behavior in aircraft and supports implementing a European toll service.
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Key Changes
- Implementation of EU regulations affecting transport, environment, and finance
- Introduction of sanctions for aircrew on drugs or alcohol tests
- Adjustment of pilot age limits and penalties for disruptive passengers
Obligations
What this law requires
Implement EU Regulation 2018/1042 requirements for psychological evaluation of flight crew members, including systematic and random testing for psychotropic substances to ensure medical fitness of flight and cabin crew
Conduct alcohol screening tests for flight crew and cabin crew members, with procedures for counter-verification upon employee request, and extend testing to other crew members and persons contributing to aircraft operation
Establish and apply a sanctions regime for crew members who refuse alcohol and drug testing, fail to cooperate with testing, or test positive for alcohol or controlled substances following confirmed tests
Adapt criminal code provisions to impose enhanced penalties for flight crew or aircraft operation personnel who exceed maximum blood alcohol levels or use controlled substances
Install warning and alarm systems for terrain impact on new turbine-powered aircraft with maximum certified takeoff mass of 5,700 kg or less authorized to carry 6-9 passengers