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French Consumer CodeIn force
Section 1: Content and adoption of the measures imposed

Article L733-3

The total duration of the measures mentioned in article L. 733-1 may not exceed seven years. Measures may, however, exceed this period when they concern the repayment of loans taken out for the purcha…

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French Consumer CodeIn force
Section 1: Content and adoption of the measures imposed

Article R733-3

The commission notifies the creditors of the request by registered letter with acknowledgement of receipt, informing them that they have a period of fifteen days in which to submit their observations.

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French Consumer CodeIn force
Section 1: Commencement of proceedings and rules of procedure

Article R623-3

In addition to the information prescribed in articles 56 and 752 of the Code of Civil Procedure, the summons shall expressly set out, on pain of nullity, the individual cases presented by the associat…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Paragraph 2: Basis, rates and exemptions for tourist tax.

Article L2333-30

The rate of tourist tax is set, for each type and category of accommodation, per person and per overnight stay.This rate is set by deliberation of the municipal council taken before 1st July of the ye…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Paragraph 2: Basis, rates and exemptions for tourist tax.

Article L2333-31

…tourist tax: 1° Minors; 2° Holders of a seasonal employment contract employed in the municipality; 3° Persons benefiting from emergency accommodation or temporary rehousing; 4° Persons occupying prem…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Chapter V: Social and tax arrangements for profit-sharing.

Article L3325-3

The General Tax Code sets out the conditions under which companies may set aside a tax-free provision for investment.

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French Labour CodeIn force
Chapter I: General obligation to provide information and training.

Article L4141-3

The extent of the obligation to provide safety information and training varies according to the size of the establishment, the nature of its activity, the nature of the risks encountered and the type…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Chapter II: Conditions for exercising warning and withdrawal rights.

Article L4132-3

…o put an end to it, in particular by stopping the work, the machine or the installation, the social and economic committee is convened as a matter of urgency, within a period not exceeding twenty-four…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 2: Vocational diplomas and certificates of professional qualification

Article L6113-3

…ich are made up of representatives of representative employee trade union organisations at national and cross-industry level and representative employer trade union organisations at national and cross…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Chapter III: Evaluation, accreditation and analysis of hospital activity.

Article L6113-3

In order to ensure continuous improvement in the quality and safety of healthcare, all public and private healthcare establishments must undergo an external assessment procedure known as certification…

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