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French Consumer CodeIn force
Chapter I: Actions in the collective interest of consumers

Article L621-7

The associations mentioned in article L. 621-1 and organisations proving their inclusion on the list published in the Official Journal of the European Union pursuant to Article 4 of Directive 2009/22/…

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French Consumer CodeIn force
Chapter IV: Rules specific to contracts with a particular purpose

Article R224-25

…as follows: 1° Removable bodywork parts; 2° Interior trim and upholstery parts; 3° Unglued glazing; 4° Optical parts; 5° Mechanical or electronic parts, with the exception of those forming part : a) R…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 1: Conseil d'orientation des conditions de travail (Working Conditions Advisory Council)

Article L4641-1

…international level; 3° It is consulted on draft legislation and regulations relating to this area; 4° It participates in the coordination of players involved in these areas.

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Chapter II: Reporting obligations.

Article R152-3

…exceeds 15 million euros: 1° Foreign direct investment in France and its liquidation as defined in 4° of Article R. 152-11 and its liquidation; 2° The acquisition or disposal of non-resident companie…

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French Commercial codeIn force
BOOK IV: Free pricing and competition.

Article R450-8

…Regional Director of the Economy, Employment, Labour and Solidarity or his appointed representative;4° The Director of the Economy, Employment, Labour and Solidarity or his appointed representative.

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French Commercial codeIn force
Chapter I: Bills of exchange.

Article R511-7

…iber of the promissory note or the drawee, for the cheque, or the acceptor of the bill of exchange; 4° The due date, if applicable; 5° The amount of the bill; 6° The response given to the protest.

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French Commercial codeIn force
TITLE V: Liabilities and sanctions.

Article R653-2

For the application of Article L. 653-7, the matter shall be referred to the court, as the case may be, by summons or in the forms and according to the procedure provided for in Article R. 631-4. The…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Section 2: Aid for property investment and leasing granted to businesses

Article R1511-12

The amount of aid for property investment that local authorities and their groupings may grant pursuant to Article L. 1511-3 is calculated by reference to the market value of the land and buildings se…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Section 1: Cemeteries

Article R2223-22

The articles L. 2223-4, R. 2223-12 to R. 2223-21 do not derogate from the provisions governing military burials. When a person whose death certificate bears the entry "Died for France" duly recorded h…

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Section 2: Organisation and operation

Article R514-34

I. - The assets of each municipal credit union comprise :1° The movable and immovable property owned by it ;2° Profits and bonuses acquired under the conditions set out in article L. 514-4, with the e…

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