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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
CHAPTER V: Financial provisions

Article L4425-29

…operation of the bodies of the Corsican collectivity and the upkeep of its administrative buildings;2° Functional allowances, contributions to the general social security scheme, contributions to pens…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Chapter II: Prescription of physical activity

Article D1172-2

…ed by one of the following qualified persons:1° The health professionals mentioned in articles L. 4321-1, L. 4331-1 and L. 4332-1;2° Professionals holding a diploma in the field of adapted physical ac…

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French Commercial codeIn force
Chapter III: Limited liability companies.

Article L223-25

The manager may be dismissed by a decision of the shareholders under the conditions of Article L. 223-29, unless the Articles of Association provide for a greater majority. If dismissal is decided wit…

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French Consumer CodeIn force
Section 1: Comparative advertising

Article L122-2

…r the designation of origin as well as the protected geographical indication of a competing product;2° Lead to the discrediting or denigration of the trademarks, trade names, other distinctive signs,…

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French Civil CodeIn force
Section 1: Provisions independent of protective measures

Article 414-2

…insanity of mind, in the following cases: 1° If the act itself bears evidence of a mental disorder; 2° If it was made while the person concerned was under court protection; 3° If an action was brought…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 1: Early termination of the contract.

Article L1243-2

By way of derogation from the provisions of article L. 1243-1, the fixed-term employment contract may be terminated before expiry of the term at the initiative of the employee, where the latter provid…

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French Cinema and Moving Image CodeIn force
Paragraph 1: Purpose and eligibility criteria

Article 211-132

…ess than €7,000,000 for feature films or documentaries, or less than €10,000,000 for animated films;2° The budget devoted to the creation of the original music for the cinematographic work represents…

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French Code of civil enforcement proceduresIn force
Section 1: General provisions

Article L322-2

…bailiff shall proceed as set out in articles…

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French Consumer CodeIn force
Chapter III: Counterfeiting and other product-related offences

Article L413-2

…e weights or measuring instruments or other inaccurate devices used for weighing or measuring goods;2° Products used for human or animal consumption, beverages, agricultural or natural products which…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 4: Packaging characteristics

Article L3512-22

…ice when these products are packaged in folding boxes with a hinged lid; c) An information message; 2° For smokeless tobacco products, a health warning affixed twice. II - Cigarette rolling papers are…

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