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French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 3: Medical applications

Article L1333-21

Beneficiaries of registrations made or authorisations granted in application of article L. 1333-8 remain subject, where applicable, to the special regulations governing poisonous substances.

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 2: Reporting cases of poisoning

Article L1340-4

Healthcare professionals report cases of human intoxication caused by any substance, mixture or article of which they are aware to the bodies responsible for toxicovigilance.

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French Code of civil enforcement proceduresIn force
Section 1: The enforcement judge

Article L121-2

The enforcement judge has the power to order the release of any unnecessary or abusive measure and to order the creditor to pay damages in the event of abuse of seizure.

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

Article R125-3

The bailiff will note, as appropriate, the agreement or refusal of the recipient of the letter or message sent by electronic means to take part in the simplified debt recovery procedure.

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French Public procurement codeIn force
Section 1: Termination of concession contracts

Article L3136-1

Without prejudice to the provisions of article L. 6 and special legislative provisions, the concession granting authority may terminate the concession contract in the cases provided for in this sectio…

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French Commercial codeIn force
Sub-section 2: Obligations.

Article L228-76

In the event of early dissolution of the company, not brought about by a merger or demerger, the general meeting of bondholders may demand redemption of the bonds and the company may impose it.

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French Consumer CodeIn force
Section 2: Services and products other than agricultural, forestry, food or seafood products

Article L433-7

The distinctive sign which, where appropriate, accompanies or materialises the certification shall be registered as a guarantee mark, in accordance with the legislation on trademarks or service marks.

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French Civil CodeIn force
Section 2: Reporting of gifts.

Article 863

The donee, on the other hand, must, in the case of a return in kind, take into account any deterioration or deterioration which has diminished the value of the donated property through his act or faul…

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French Civil CodeIn force
Paragraph 2: Warranty of defects in the goods sold.

Article 1644

In the case of articles 1641 and 1643, the buyer has the choice of returning the thing and having the price returned, or keeping the thing and having part of the price returned.

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French Sports CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Administrative organisation

Article R232-14

The Secretary-General of the Agency shall be appointed by the President after receiving the opinion of the Board. His remuneration, including any allowances, shall be determined in accordance with the…

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