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French Public procurement codeIn force
Subsection 1: Open invitation to tender

Article R2161-2

The minimum time limit for receipt of applications and tenders is thirty-five days from the date of dispatch of the contract notice.

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French Public procurement codeIn force
Subsection 1: Availability of consultation documents

Article R2132-2

The consultation documents are made available to economic operators free of charge. For contracts that meet a need whose estimated value is equal to or greater than €40,000 excluding tax and whose pro…

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French Public procurement codeIn force
Subsection 1: Time limits for acceptance

Article R2151-2

The time limits for receipt of tenders submitted under a formalised procedure may not be less than the minimum time limits specific to each procedure, as defined in Chapter I of Title VI. Where certai…

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French Intellectual Property CodeIn force
Section 1: Exclusive right of exploitation

Article L613-2

The scope of protection conferred by the patent is determined by the claims. However, the description and drawings serve to interpret the claims.If the subject matter of the patent relates to a proces…

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French Consumer CodeIn force
Section 1: Agricultural products and foodstuffs

Article L433-2

It is prohibited:1° To issue a certificate of conformity without satisfying the conditions set out in article L. 641-23 du code rural et de la pêche maritime ;2° De délivrer un certificat de conformit…

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French General Tax CodeIn force
1°: Capital gains realised by companies

Article 248 E

When securities, mentioned in Articles 5 and 6 of Law no. 86-912 of 6 August 1986 or the profit participation certificates referred to in amended Article 1 of the same law, appear on the balance sheet…

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French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylumIn force
Section 1: Organisation of detention facilities

Article L744-2

A register shall be kept in all places of detention, indicating the civil status of the persons detained, as well as the conditions of their placement or retention in detention. The register shall als…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Subsection 1: General conditions of practice.

Article L2122-20

Delegations granted by the mayor pursuant to articles L. 2122-18 and L. 2122-19 remain in force until they are repealed.

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Section 1: Traffic and parking regulations

Article L2213-2

The mayor may, by reasoned order, having regard to the requirements of traffic and environmental protection:1° Prohibit at certain times access to certain roads in the built-up area or certain section…

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Section 1: Trading in precious metals

Article L342-2

I. - Any person who habitually goes to the homes of private individuals, other than bankers, stockbrokers or dealers in precious metals, or to public places not reserved for this purpose, to advise on…

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