While any street sale is in principle subject to authorization, the sale of lily of the valley on the 1st^er mai is an exception. An individual or an association player can sell lily of the valley following a few rules. Before you settle, check the policy with your town hall.

The sale of lily of the valley on the 1^er may is, in general, governed by municipal decrees specifying:

• sell only wild lily of the valley picked in the woods (its collection is nevertheless regulated, the forest products belonging to their owners);
• sell in small quantities;
• sell in strands without adding other flowers to the bouquet and without packaging;
• do not settle near a florist;
• do not use tables, trestles or chairs which may be used as the point of sale;
• do not constitute a danger or discomfort to pedestrians or vehicles.

If you do not comply with the regulations in force, you are liable to a fine of 300 €, flat-rate amount which may be reduced to €250 and increased to €600. If you do not pay within 45 days of the date of sending the notice of infringement or the finding of this infringement, you are liable to a fine of €3,750 and 6 months imprisonment.

In addition, Article 446-3 of the Penal Code The law enforcement agencies can also destroy or confiscate the strands of thrush.