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French Consumer CodeIn force
Chapter IV: Fraud

Article L454-3

…hable by seven years' imprisonment and a fine of 750,000 euros if the offence or attempted offence: 1° Has resulted in the use of the goods being dangerous to human or animal health; 2° Has been commi…

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French Commercial codeIn force
Sub-paragraph 1: Communication and registration of documents

Article A123-68

Subject to the provisions of Article R. 123-154-1, the Institut national de la propriété industrielle and the Registries shall issue information on accounting documents in the form of copies or commun…

AI translation · Updated 4 Nov 2023Open Article
French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Holders of the state diploma

Article D4331-3

The course lasts three years. The following are laid down by order of the Minister for Health: 1° The programme and course of studies ; 2° The procedures for validating courses and placements with a v…

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French Sports CodeIn force
Section 4: Criminal provisions

Article R332-21

…ace or being broadcast in public in the following circumstances is punishable by a fifth-class fine:1° By force ;2° By fraud without being in possession of an access pass as provided for in article L.…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Subsection 3: Financial provisions.

Article R2512-25

…hapters. However must be authorized, by deliberation of the Paris council, any transfer concerning: 1° An article relating to staff remuneration; 2° An article relating to staff allowances not include…

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French Cinema and Moving Image CodeIn force
Section 1: Conditions relating to beneficiaries

Article 221-4

…gible for financial aid for distribution, distribution companies must meet the following conditions:1° Be established in France;2° Be set up as a commercial company and have a fully paid-up share capi…

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French Customs CodeIn force
Paragraph 1: Constitution of the mortgage.

Article 241

Ships and other seagoing vessels, including maritime drones as defined in article L. 5000-2-2 of the French Transport Code, which have been registered are subject to mortgages, unless they have been r…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 1: General provisions

Article R5213-2

…was drawn up or the date of the last modification and includes at least the following information: 1° The name or trade reference of the medical device; 2° The purpose assigned to the medical device…

AI translation · Updated 1 Nov 2023Open Article
French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Application for registration

Article D7342-6

…self-employed worker referred to in that same article and comes from one of the following sources: 1° They have been communicated by the worker, or have been generated by his or her own activity with…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 1: Purpose and opening conditions.

Article L6324-3

A collective industry agreement defines the list of professional qualifications eligible for retraining or promotion through work-linked training. The extension of this agreement is subject to complia…

AI translation · Updated 6 Nov 2023Open Article
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