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French Consumer CodeIn force
Sub-paragraph 1: Removal of goods from their place of detention

Article R512-16

…te laboratory, which may take precautionary measures pursuant to the order mentioned in Article R. 512-12.

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French Commercial codeIn force
Section 2: Nominations

Article A713-6

…lectronic voting is used, the campaign expenses reimbursed to candidates pursuant to article R. 713-12 include the cost of the paper and printing of the circulars, where the election organising commit…

AI translation · Updated 3 Nov 2023Open Article
French Cinema and Moving Image CodeIn force
Paragraph 1: Purpose and eligibility criteria

Article 212-13

The same project may not simultaneously be the subject of a direct grant awarded under article 212-11 and one or more direct grants awarded under article…

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French Sports CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Provisions relating to establishments organising the practice of air diving

Article A322-84

A group of divers with PE-12 qualifications may dive from 0 to 12 metres under the responsibility of the person supervising the group. A group of divers undergoing technical training leading to the PE…

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French Consumer CodeIn force
Section 8: Revolving credit

Article D312-26

The information mentioned in article L. 312-62 is presented in accordance with the document attached as an appendix to this code. The creditor shall provide this information to the consumer prior to t…

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Paragraph 2: Operation.

Article R512-13

…it transactions in accordance with the provisions of the first and second paragraphs of article R. 512-12. Bonds maturing in more than two years may be used in accordance with the provisions of the th…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Chapter II: Poisonous substances.

Article L5432-1

…t that does not comply with its marketing authorisation when the conditions set out in articles L. 5121-12 and L. 5121-12-1 are met.

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 3: Preventive measures and resources

Article R4412-70

…release of agents; 4° Evacuation of agents in acco rd ance with the provisions of articles R. 4222-12 and R. 4222-13; 5° Use of appropriate methods for measuring the agents, in particular for the ear…

AI translation · Updated 3 Nov 2023Open Article
French Insurance CodeIn force
Section I: Obligation to register.

Article A512-3

The register of intermediaries referred to in Article R. 512-6 includes the following information:1° The intermediary's registration number ;2° In the case of a natural person, his identity, the addre…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Paragraph 1: Provisions specific to the procedure for reviewing measures of complete hospitalisation without consent

Article R3211-26

…of the psychiatrist on the need to continue full hospitalisation as provided for in article L. 3211-12-4. The Court of Appeal hearing an order declaring the release from full hospitalisation in applic…

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