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French Commercial codeIn force
Chapter II: Other provisions.

Article R662-5

Where the court declares that it does not have jurisdiction, it may order the conservatory or provisional measures referred to in the last paragraph of Article R. 662-7.

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French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Subsection 2: House arrest with electronic surveillance

Article 142-5

…ison sentence of at least two years or a more serious sentence.This measure obliges the person to remain at his or her home or at a residence set by the investigating judge or the liberty and custody…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Chapter I: Levy and collection.

Article L1241-5

Embryonic or foetal tissues or cells may only be removed, preserved and used following termination of pregnancy for diagnostic, therapeutic or scientific purposes. The woman who has undergone a termin…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 1: Employment obligation

Article D5212-5

…eclaration relating to the employment obligation, the bodies mentioned in articles L. 213-1 and L. 752-4 of the Social Security Code or in article L. 723-2 of the Rural and Maritime Fishing Code shall…

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French Commercial codeIn force
Subsection 1: The Board of Directors of the Executive Board.

Article L225-55

The Chief Executive Officer may be dismissed at any time by the Board of Directors. The same applies, on the proposal of the Chief Executive Officer, to the Deputy Chief Executive Officers. If the dis…

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French Intellectual Property CodeIn force
Chapter I: National Design Litigation

Article L521-5

If so requested, the court hearing the case on the merits or in summary proceedings under this Title may order, if necessary under a fine, in order to determine the origin and distribution networks of…

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French Sports CodeIn force
Section 1: General provisions

Article L122-5

The capital of a société anonyme à objet sportif is made up of registered shares. However, it may consist of bearer shares if the company wishes to make a public offer of its shares other than the off…

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French Code of civil enforcement proceduresIn force
Chapter III: The direct payment procedure for maintenance payments

Article L213-5

…t payment is made through a bailiff. Where a public administration is subrogated to the rights of a maintenance creditor, it may itself make the application for direct payment and avail itself of the…

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French Intellectual Property CodeIn force
Section 1: Civil actions

Article L722-5

If so requested, the court hearing the case on the merits or in summary proceedings under this chapter may order, if necessary under a fine, in order to determine the origin and distribution networks…

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French Consumer CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Civil penalties

Article L341-54

…grant a life mortgage without making a prior offer to the borrower in accordance with Article L. 315-9 or under conditions that do not comply with articles L. 315-10 and L. 315-11 may result in forfe…

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