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French Public procurement codeIn force
Section 2: Participation conditions

Article L3123-20

…bmitted by a candidate who may not take part in the procurement procedure pursuant to Articles L. 3123-1 to L. 3123-14, L. 3123-16 and L. 3123-17 or who does not possess the capacities or skills requi…

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French Public procurement codeIn force
Section 2: Adaptation provisions

Article L3381-2

…the legislative provisions of Book I in the French Southern and Antarctic Lands:1° In article L. 3112-3, the word "other" is deleted;2° In article L. 3113-1, the words "mentioned in article L. 5213-13…

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French Public procurement codeIn force
Section 2: Adaptation provisions

Article L3371-2

For the application of the legislative provisions of Book I in New Caledonia :1° In Article L. 3112-3, the word "other" is deleted ;2° In Article L. 3113-1, the words: "mentioned in Article L. 5213-13…

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French Public procurement codeIn force
Section 2: Adaptation provisions

Article L3361-2

…or the application of the legislative provisions of Book I in French Polynesia :1° In Article L. 3112-3, the word "other" is deleted ;2° In Article L. 3113-1, the words: "mentioned in Article L. 5213-…

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French Public procurement codeIn force
Section 2: Adaptation provisions

Article L3351-2

…cation of the legislative provisions of Book I in the Wallis and Futuna Islands:1° In article L. 3112-3, the word: "other" is deleted;2° In article L. 3113-1, the words: "mentioned in article L. 5213-…

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French Public procurement codeIn force
Subsection 2: Applicable procedures

Article R2172-2

…unt equal to or greater than the formal procedure thresholds are negotiated, pursuant to article R. 2122-6, with the winner or winners of a restricted competition organised under the conditions of art…

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French Intellectual Property CodeIn force
Section 2: Processing applications

Article L612-20

The amount of the fees charged in connection with the filing, examination and granting of the patent as well as its maintenance in force may be reduced when the applicant belongs to one of the followi…

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French Intellectual Property CodeIn force
Section 2: Resale rights

Article R122-2

The resale right provided for in

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French Consumer CodeIn force
Section 2: Criminal penalties

Article L342-2

…ses to be disseminated advertising that does not comply with the obligations set out in article L. 322-2 is punishable by a fine of 150,000 euros.

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French Consumer CodeIn force
Paragraph 2: Criminal penalties

Article L341-29

If the lender or credit intermediary who provides an advice service provided for in Article L. 313-13 failing to provide the borrower with a personalised recommendation or providing the borrower with…

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