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French Consumer CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Aggressive commercial practices

Article L121-7

…that if he does not buy the product or service, the trader's job or livelihood will be threatened; 7° Giving the impression that the consumer has already won, will win or will win by performing such…

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French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Chapter III: Security measures that may be ordered in the event of a declaration of lack of criminal responsibility on grounds of mental disorder or in the event of recognition of impairment of judgement

Article 706-136

…rson is likely to receive. If the person is hospitalised pursuant to articles L. 3213-1 and L. 3213-7 of the Public Health Code, the prohibitions to which he or she is subject are applicable for the d…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Chapter II: Regional hospital groups

Article L6132-7

…which they are filled, so as to enable them to commit to the implementation of the medical project; 7° The conditions for delegating the functions mentioned in Article L. 6132-3 within the regional ho…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 1: General provisions

Article R6145-78

…or to acquire a direct or indirect holding, he will send the documents mentioned in article R. 6145-77 to the Rector of the academic region for his opinion in the case of projects concerning training…

AI translation · Updated 31 Oct 2023Open Article
French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
SINGLE CHAPTER

Article L4231-7-1

The president of the regional council brings actions on behalf of the region by virtue of the decision of the regional council and may, with the assent of the standing committee, defend any action bro…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Subsection 8: The Pay Parking Disputes Commission

Article R2333-120-73

If the Chairman deems it necessary to prescribe enforcement measures by judicial means, and in particular to impose a penalty payment, or if the applicant so requests within one month of notification…

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French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Chapter III: Checks, verifications and identity records

Article 78-6

…n the matter. Violation of this obligation is punishable by two months' imprisonment and a fine of €7,500. When the judicial police officer decides to carry out an identity check, under the conditions…

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French Commercial codeIn force
Sub-paragraph 5: Language of declarations.

Article R123-75-1

…pany null and void; 6° the appointment and identity of the liquidators and their respective powers; 7° the closure of the liquidation and the removal from the register, may, at its request, be declare…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Paragraph 2: Provisions relating to water production

Article L2224-7-6

The public person mentioned in article L. 2224-7-5 who contributes to the management and preservation of water resources draws up and implements an action plan to help maintain or improve the quality…

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French Commercial codeIn force
TITLE III: Economic concentration.

Article L430-7-1

…n-depth examination of the transaction under the conditions set out in Articles L. 430-6 and L. 430-7. II. - Within a period of twenty-five working days from the date on which it received the decision…

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