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French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 10: Import and export

Article R5121-108

…y medicinal product which does not have a marketing authorisation as referred to in Article L. 5121-8 or an early access authorisation as referred to in Article L. 5121-12 or a compassionate access au…

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French Commercial codeIn force
Section 2: Registration and deregistration formalities.

Article L143-17

…nsfer of a business shall remain subject for their transfer to the rules set out in Articles L. 613-8 et seq of the Intellectual Property Code.

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French Commercial codeIn force
Chapter III: Limited liability companies.

Article L223-32

…six months of the first deposit of funds, the provisions of the second paragraph of Article L. 223-8 may be applied.

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French Sports CodeIn force
Preliminary chapter

Article L230-1

…National Sports Agency, sports federations approved under the conditions defined in article L. 131-8 and professional leagues, to ensure the protection of athletes' health and combat doping. The Fren…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Retirement.

Article L1237-5-1

…y of compulsory retirement of an employee at an age lower than that set out in 1° of article L. 351-8 of the Social Security Code may be signed or extended.Agreements concluded and extended prior to 2…

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French Insurance CodeIn force
Chapter II: Conclusion and proof of the insurance contract - Form and transmission of policies.

Article R112-6

…ng; 6° The obligations during the term of the contract; 7° The obligations in the event of a claim; 8° The term of the contract, including the start and end dates; 9° How the contract may be terminate…

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French Tourism CodeIn force
Section 2: Contract for the sale of travel and holidays

Article L211-9

…e burden of proof concerning compliance with the information obligations set out in articles L. 211-8 and L. 211-10 lies with the professional.

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French Public procurement codeIn force
Section 1: Contracts awarded without advertising or competitive tendering on account of their value or subject-matter

Article R2122-9

The purchasers mentioned in 1° and 2° of article 3 of law no. 81-766 of 10 August 1981 relating to book prices may award a contract for the supply of non-school books for their own needs or to enhance…

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Subsection 1: General provisions

Article L512-73

…sions of the Commercial Code relating to variable capital companies, by articles L. 231-1 to L. 231-8 and by 2° of article L. 238-3 of the Commercial Code. The Regional Mutuals and, where applicable,…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Chapter III: Collective disputes.

Article L2623-1

…iation commissions provided for in Articles L. 2522-1 and L. 2522-7 of this Code and inArticle L. 718-8 of the Rural and Maritime Fishing Code, a conciliation commission is set up in Guadeloupe, Frenc…

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