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French Commercial codeIn force
Subsection 1: General provisions applicable to companies established in France

Article R123-10

…ance with article R. 123-3, the electronic acknowledgement of receipt referred to in article R. 123-7 indicates the deadline(s) laid down by the legislative or regulatory texts in force for the issue…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Chapter I: Collection, preparation and storage of blood, blood components and labile blood products.

Article L1221-14

…victim under the conditions laid down in the second, third and fifth paragraphs of article L. 1142-17.The victim has the right to take legal action against the Office if his/her claim for compensation…

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French Intellectual Property CodeIn force
Chapter IX: Provisions applicable to certain uses of works of visual art in the context of research and higher education activities

Article L139-1

…ve management organisation authorises the reproduction and representation of the works mentioned in 7° to 12° of article L. 112-2, for the exclusive purpose of illustrating publications or works, dist…

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French Consumer CodeIn force
Section 6: Right of withdrawal applicable to distance and off-premises contracts

Article L221-23

…ds at his own expense if they cannot be returned normally by post due to their nature. The consumer may only be held liable in the event of depreciation of the goods resulting from handling other than…

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French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Section 3: Production and discussion of evidence

Article 335

The following depositions may not be received under oath:1° Of the father, mother or any other ascendant of the accused, or of one of the accused present and subject to the same debate;2° Of the son,…

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French Sports CodeIn force
Paragraph 2: Organisation and operation

Article D112-17

…he institution and has authority over all staff assigned to the institution or made available to it;7° Represents the institution in legal proceedings and in all civil acts;8° Is responsible for the a…

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French Sports CodeIn force
Paragraph 3: Financial and accounting system

Article D112-23

…e from the concession to third parties of activities related to the operation of the establishment; 7° Donations, legacies and payments made by way of individual or collective subscriptions; 8° Income…

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French Sports CodeIn force
Paragraph 3: Accounting and financial system

Article D211-65

…perty, income from the sale of prototypes and small series; 5° Donations and legacies; 6° sums that may be received in respect of continuing education and apprenticeship tax; 7° Income from the organi…

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French Insurance CodeIn force
Section V: Additional provisions relating to preventive measures

Article L311-16

…n the meaning of Articles L. 322-3-2 of this Code, L. 211-13 of the Code de la mutualité and L. 931-7-1 of the Social Security Code, and categories of staff whose professional activities have a signif…

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French Code of civil enforcement proceduresIn force
Section 1: General provisions

Article R221-3

…cle…

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