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French Intellectual Property CodeIn force
Section 2: Information for purchasers of recording media subject to private copy levies

Article R311-12

…g of the penalty envisaged against them, indicating that they may examine the documents in the file and be assisted by the counsel of their choice, and inviting them to present their written and, wher…

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French Intellectual Property CodeIn force
Chapter II: Filing formalities

Article R512-12

The application for relief from the disqualification provided for in Article L. 512-3 must be made within two months of the cessation of the impediment, and the act not performed must be performed wit…

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French Consumer CodeIn force
Subsection 3: Other effects

Article L722-12

…institution, electronic money institution or payment institution that holds the depositor's account and the creditors may not collect any related fees or commissions.

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French Consumer CodeIn force
Section 2: Challenging the measures imposed

Article L733-12

…ll for creditors to be published. He may verify, even of his own motion, the validity of the claims and the documents evidencing them as well as the amount of the sums claimed and ensure that the debt…

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French Consumer CodeIn force
Section 5: Common provisions

Article L771-12

…local authorities covered by article 73 of the Constitution, in Saint-Barthélemy, in Saint-Martin, and in Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon, the Institut d'émission des départements d'outre-mer shall exercise…

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French Consumer CodeIn force
Section 5: Information mentioned in the contract

Article R312-12

…ng amortisation of the total amount of credit, but serve to reconstitute the capital at the periods and under the conditions provided for in the credit agreement or in an ancillary agreement, and this…

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French Consumer CodeIn force
Subsection 9: Revolving credit

Article R341-12

…d advertising that does not comply with the obligations laid down in the provisions of articles L. 312-58, L. 312-59 and L. 312-61 is punishable by the fine laid down for 5th class offences. The court…

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French Consumer CodeIn force
Section 3: Simplified group action procedure

Article R623-12

…art of the judgment; 2° Details of the professional from whom each consumer may accept compensation and of the association that must be informed; 3° The form, content and deadline for acceptance of co…

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French Consumer CodeIn force
Section 2: Challenging the commission's decision to impose a personal recovery plan without compulsory liquidation

Article R741-12

The judgment in which the judge rules on the challenge is subject to appeal.

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Subsection 2: Rates for local tax on outdoor advertising

Article L2333-12

At the end of the transitional period provided for in C of article L. 2333-16, the maximum rates and the rates applied are increased each year in a proportion equal to the growth rate of the consumer…

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