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French Consumer CodeIn force
Section 2: Commissions attached to the National Consumer Institute

Article L822-5

The Commission des clauses abusives may be referred to it either by the Minister responsible for consumer affairs, or by approved consumer protection associations, or by the professionals concerned.It…

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French Civil CodeIn force
Title XIV: Trusts

Article 2028

The trust contract may be revoked by the settlor until it has been accepted by the beneficiary. After acceptance by the beneficiary, the contract may only be amended or revoked with the beneficiary's…

AI translation · Updated 6 Nov 2023Open Article
French Labour CodeIn force
Chapter IV: Health and safety at work.

Article L7424-1

The administrative authority may determine the categories of work presenting risks to the health and safety of workers, which may only be carried out by homeworkers under the conditions laid down in t…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 3: Expertise procedure

Article R1142-63-27

The Chairman of the Board may order any additional expert opinion that he deems useful. He shall inform the claimant, who may be assisted by any person of his choice.

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 1: Addiction care, support and and prevention centres

Article D3411-8

The centres may take part in prevention, training and research into addictive practices. They may also implement them. When these activities are organised by legal entities, the latter pay for the cen…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Paragraph 2: Articles of association, share capital, shares.

Article R4113-37

Shares may not be pledged as collateral. Their nominal value may not be less than 15 euros. Shares corresponding to contributions in kind are non-transferable and are cancelled when the holder ceases…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 2: State aid and agreements.

Article R5313-5

The State's contribution may not exceed a percentage of the Maison de l'Emploi's operating budget and a ceiling set by order of the Minister for Employment. State aid may only cover operating expenses…

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French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Section 8: Appearance on preliminary recognition of guilt

Article 495-8

The public prosecutor may propose that the person serve one or more of the principal or additional penalties incurred; the nature and quantum of the penalty or penalties shall be determined in accorda…

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French Commercial codeIn force
TITLE V: Powers of investigation.

Article L450-3

The officers mentioned in article L. 450-1 may operate on the public highway, enter between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. any premises used for business purposes and any premises where services are being provided…

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French Consumer CodeIn force
Section 1: Pre-contractual information, commercial practices, contracts and credit

Article R521-2

The publicity provided for in article L. 521-2 and in the penultimate paragraph of article L. 521-3-1 may be carried out via the press, electronically or by posting. Publication in the press, by elect…

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