Préfet du Doubs v. Maire de Nans-sous-Sainte-Anne

1901886
October 31, 2019
Final judgment
France, Besançon

Politicians
Préfecture du Doubs
Emmanuel Cretin
NO

Administrative
Summary proceedings
All
Annulment of the execution of the order of October 1, 2019, by the mayor of Nans-sous-Sainte-Anne, Emmanuel Cretin, prohibiting the use of any plant protection product on the entire territory of the municipality.
Administrative Court of Besançon, France

March 16, 2021
Negative
Annulment of the execution of the order of October 1, 2019 banning pesticides on the territory of the town taken by Emmanuel Cretin, mayor of Nans-sous-Sainte-Anne.

The order banning the use of pesticides on the territory of the commune, issued by the mayor of Nans-sous-Sainte-Anne, is challenged by the Prefect of Doubs on the grounds that this measure is not the responsibility of a mayor but of the Minister of Agriculture. The hearings take place on 11/14/2019. The order is suspended by the interim relief judge on 11/15/2019. until the court rules on the legality of this act. On March 16, 2021, the Administrative Court of Besançon annulled the municipal decree.