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French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Section 2: Specific powers of the President of the Investigating Chamber

Article 221-2

When a period of four months has elapsed since the date of the last investigative act, the parties may refer the matter to the Investigating Chamber under the conditions provided for in the third para…

AI translation · Updated 8 Nov 2023Open Article
French Cinema and Moving Image CodeIn force
Sub-paragraph 2: Calculation for marketing in the form of videograms

Article 211-28

Sums are calculated for the marketing by sale or rental in the form of videograms intended for the private use of the public of cinematographic works for which production approval has been granted. Th…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Sub-paragraph 5: Diplomas provided for in Article L. 2223-25-1

Article D2223-55-4

The theoretical training defined in article D. 2223-55-3 must include the following subjects:1° For the diploma to perform the function of master of ceremonies:- hygiene, safety and ergonomics;- funer…

AI translation · Updated 5 Nov 2023Open Article
French Consumer CodeIn force
Chapter II: Information on prices and conditions of sale

Article L112-4-1

Where the contract for the sale of goods or the contract for the supply of digital content or digital services does not provide for the payment of a price, the trader shall specify the nature of the b…

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French Commercial codeIn force
Chapter I: Commencement of proceedings.

Article L621-4-1

The court shall appoint at least a second judicial administrator and a second judicial representative in the judgment opening proceedings against a debtor where the latter: 1° Has a number of secondar…

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French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Subsection 1: Transport, searches and seizures

Article R15-41-1

Under the provisions of the second paragraph of Article 99-2, movable property placed in the hands of the court shall be sold and, where applicable, the proceeds of the sale shall be returned to the o…

AI translation · Updated 6 Nov 2023Open Article
French Intellectual Property CodeIn force
Single chapter

Article L311-4-1

The amount of the remuneration provided for in Article L. 311-3 specific to each medium is brought to the attention of the purchaser when the recording media mentioned in Article L. 311-4 are put up f…

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French Consumer CodeIn force
Chapter I: General obligation to provide pre-contractual information

Article R111-4-3

Manufacturers and importers of multifunction mobile telephones shall ensure: 1° From the date on which the first unit of a model is placed on the national market, the availability of the following spa…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 1: General provisions.

Article R5121-138-4

The safety features may only be replaced by equivalent safety features in order to verify the authenticity, identify and provide proof of unlawful handling of the medicinal product. This replacement i…

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French Sports CodeIn force
Section 3: Prohibited activities, checks and investigations

Article L232-18-4

For the purposes of the investigation, the investigators may: 1° Obtain any documents, whatever their medium; 2° Summon and interview any person likely to be able to provide them with information. The…

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