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French Tourism CodeIn force
Chapter I: General provisions

Article D331-7

Information, warning and evacuation requirements to ensure the safety of occupants of land located in the zones referred to in article R. * 443-9 of the town planning code are set out in articles R. 1…

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French Cinema and Moving Image CodeIn force
Chapter III: Penalty procedure

Article L423-7

The investigation is conducted by the rapporteur, who may hold any hearings and consultations he or she deems necessary.

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French Cinema and Moving Image CodeIn force
Single section: Film ombudsman

Article R213-7

If conciliation fails, the mediator shall invite the party that referred the matter to him to state in writing, within a time limit set by the mediator, the subject of his request and the grounds on w…

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French Cinema and Moving Image CodeIn force
Chapter III: Penalty procedure

Article R423-7

…receipt, by hand-delivery against receipt, by bailiff's deed or by any other means that can be used to certify the date of receipt and the identity of the addressee, including by electronic means.

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French Code of civil enforcement proceduresIn force
Chapter II: Special provisions for residential or business premises

Article L412-7

…L. 412-3 to L. 412-6 are not applicable to the occupants of premises specifically intended for stud…

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French Code of civil enforcement proceduresIn force
Chapter I: The creditor and the writ of execution

Article L111-7

The creditor has a choice of measures to ensure the performance or preservation of his claim. The execution of these measures may not exceed what is necessary to obtain payment of the obligation.

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French Code of civil enforcement proceduresIn force
Single chapter

Article L311-7

The seizure of joint property is pursued against both spouses.

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French Code of civil enforcement proceduresIn force
Section 3: Sale by auction

Article L322-7

Subject to any disqualifications arising from the functions they perform, any person may bid if they can provide guarantees of payment.

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French Code of civil enforcement proceduresIn force
Section 2: Prevention of conflicts of interest

Article R125-7

Once the debtor has received the letter or electronic message inviting him to take part in the simplified debt recovery procedure, no payment may be made until the bailiff has established that the pro…

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French Code of civil enforcement proceduresIn force
Chapter IV: Seizure of assets placed in a safe deposit box

Article R224-7

A copy of the inventory is given or served to the debtor and, where applicable, to the persons to whom property has been delivered. Under penalty of nullity, in the copy given or served to the debtor,…

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