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French Public procurement codeIn force
Subsection 3: Implementation of the price variation clause

Article R2191-27

…the contract includes a price variation clause, the final value of the references used for the application of this clause shall be assessed at the latest on the date of performance of the services as…

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French Public procurement codeIn force
Paragraph 2: Declaration of subcontracting after notification of the contract

Article R2393-27

…act prevents direct payment to the subcontractor, by producing either the single copy or the certificate of transferability of the contract issued to him, or a certificate or release from the benefici…

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Section 5: Regime for members of a regulated market

Article L421-17

…ptitude, competence and experience for trading; and c) Have an appropriate organisation, where applicable; and d) have sufficient resources to meet their obligations, taking into account any financial…

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

Article L225-27

…ddition to the directors whose number and method of appointment are provided for in Articles L. 225-17 and L. 225-18, directors elected either by the company's employees, or by the employees of the co…

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French General Tax CodeIn force
B: Reduced rate

Article 279 bis

…f value added tax do not apply: 1° To transactions, including transfers of rights, relating to publications that have been subject to at least two of the prohibitions provided for in the article 14 of…

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French Public procurement codeIn force
Subsection 2: Entering into an innovation partnership

Article R2172-27

A prior information notice or a periodic indicative notice may not be used in place of the contract notice.

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French Commercial codeIn force
Chapter VII: Provisions adapting Book VII.

Article R917-27

In article R. 713-27-1: a) The third paragraph is replaced by the following provisions: "The minutes are sent to the Prefect of the territorial collectivity, who sends a copy to the Minister responsib…

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French Consumer CodeIn force
Subsection 3: Bakers and bakery signs

Article L132-27

If the provisions of articles L. 122-17 and L. 122-18 is punishable by a fine of 300,000 euros. The amount of the fine may be increased, in a manner proportionate to the benefits derived from the offe…

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French Consumer CodeIn force
Paragraph 4: Court-ordered liquidation and compulsory compensation for damages

Article R623-27

…or compensation has been lodged with the court within the time limit set pursuant to Article L. 623-11, the judge shall declare the proceedings terminated.

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French Intellectual Property CodeIn force
Subsection 1: General procedural rules

Article R321-27

When the supervisory board wishes to hear a person pursuant to III of article L. 327-11, the interested party is notified by registered letter with acknowledgement of receipt at least fifteen days bef…

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