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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 2: Building and public works companies out of work due to bad weather.

Article L5424-17

In the event of late payment of contributions and late filing of wage declarations used as a basis for contributions, contributions due and unpaid or corresponding to declarations not filed on time wi…

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French Consumer CodeIn force
Title II: MEASURES FOLLOWING CONTROLS

Article L524-1

Following the findings made on the basis of articles L. 511-5 à L. 511-7, the administrative authority responsible for competition and consumer affairs may apply to the civil court or, if appropriate,…

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French General Tax CodeIn force
A: Direct taxes and similar levies

Article 1759-0 A

Infringements of the obligation to make the withholding tax provided for in Article 1671 and the reporting obligations provided for in Article 87-0 A will result in the application of a fine which, wi…

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French Consumer CodeIn force
Section 3: Special provisions applicable to off-premises contracts

Article L221-10-1

Any unsolicited visit by a trader to a consumer's home with a view to selling products or providing services is prohibited where the consumer has made it clear and unambiguous that he does not wish to…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 7: Unused medicinal products for human use.

Article R4211-24

…s contribute to or provide for the collection of unused medicines and, where applicable, their packaging, under the conditions set out in I of article L. 541-10 of the Environmental Code. They carry o…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 3: Payment

Article R6341-46

…mined under the conditions set out in 2° of article R. 6341-13 and unjustified absences from training sessions at the centre, in the case of open courses, are subject to the proportional deductions se…

AI translation · Updated 1 Nov 2023Open Article
French Civil CodeIn force
Chapter I: Buildings

Article 520

Crops hanging by the roots and the fruits of trees not yet gathered are similarly immovable. As soon as the grains are cut and the fruits detached, though not removed, they are movable. If only part o…

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French General Tax CodeIn force
2. Movable and immovable property and rights

Article 150 VB

I. - The purchase price is the price actually paid by the seller, as stipulated in the deed, it being specified that this price includes the existing property and the works in the case of a purchase m…

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French Sports CodeIn force
Chapter II: Professional sport

Article L222-19

The competent delegated federations shall impose sanctions on sports agents, licence-holders and affiliated associations and companies in the event of : 1° Failure to notify : a) the contracts referre…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Chapter I: General provisions.

Article L4211-2

Pharmacy dispensaries and pharmacies for internal use are required to collect, free of charge, unused medicinal products for human use from private individuals who are in possession of them. Unused me…

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