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French Commercial codeIn force
Section 1: Appointment, challenge and dismissal of statutory auditors.

Article R823-3

In the cases provided for by article L. 823-4, the statutory auditor is appointed by the president of the commercial court, acting in summary proceedings.

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French Public procurement codeIn force
Section 2: Adaptation provisions

Article R2651-3

…s drawn up by European standardisation bodies, or, in their absence," are deleted;2° In Article R. 2122-1, the references to Article L. 1311-4 of the Public Health Code, Articles L. 184-1, L. 511-11,…

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French Public procurement codeIn force
Section 2: Adaptation provisions

Article R2681-3

…rawn up by the European standardisation bodies or, in their absence," are deleted;2° In Article R. 2122-1, the references to Article L. 1311-4 of the Public Health Code, Articles L. 184-1, L. 511-11,…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Paragraph 2: Composition.

Article R6152-322-3

If the administration finds that the list does not meet the conditions laid down in article L. 6156-3, it will inform the list delegate by means of a reasoned decision. This decision shall be given by…

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French Customs CodeIn force
E. - Misrepresentation.

Article 377

Subject to the provisions of Article 100 (1) and (2) above, the truth or falsity of statements must be judged on the basis of what was first stated.

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French Cinema and Moving Image CodeIn force
Paragraph 2: Award procedure and conditions

Article 231-30

…meeting in a regional formation. The Chairman of the Centre national du cinéma et de l'image animée may, if he considers it useful, consult the national arthouse film commission for a further review.…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Organisation of the business start-up or takeover support programme

Article R5141-31

…a support contract with the person, indicating which of the three phases defined in article R. 5141-29 is the first phase of support. The business start-up assistance and financial structuring assista…

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French Commercial codeIn force
Subsection 1: Persons required to register.

Article L123-3

…der, where applicable under a fine, to apply for registration. Under the same conditions, the judge may enjoin, if necessary under a penalty payment, any person registered in the Trade and Companies R…

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French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Paragraph 1: General provisions

Article 388-4

In the event of prosecution by summons provided for in Article 390 or summons provided for in article 390-1, the parties' lawyers may consult the case file at the registry of the judicial court as soo…

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Section 5: Presentation and payment

Article L131-35

…must also pay even if the cheque was issued in breach of the injunction provided for in Article L. 131-73 or the prohibition provided for in the second paragraph of Article L. 163-6. Payment by cheque…

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