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French Consumer CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Assessment of the borrower's solvency

Article L312-16

…L. 751-1, under the conditions set out in the order referred to in article L. 751-6, except in the case of a transaction referred to in 1 of article L. 511-6 or in 1 du I de l'article L. 511-7 du cod…

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French Commercial codeIn force
Paragraph 7: Miscellaneous provisions.

Article R123-166

…ustice, and the Minister responsible for industrial property shall determine the conditions of application of this Section. In particular, it shall specify: 1° The documents to be provided in support…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Subsection 4: Deliberations.

Article LO6221-16

…ver one-sixth of the members present so request. In the event of a tie, the chairman shall have the casting vote. Votes on appointments are always taken by secret ballot. However, the Territorial Coun…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Subsection 4: Deliberations.

Article LO6321-16

…ver one-sixth of the members present so request. In the event of a tie, the chairman shall have the casting vote. Votes on appointments are always taken by secret ballot. However, the Territorial Coun…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 6: Obligations and financial responsibility of project owners and principals

Article R1263-16

…f the injunction referred to in Article L. 1262-4-3, the employer posting employees and, where applicable, the principal contracting with the latter shall inform the project owner or the principal wit…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Paragraph 4: Common provisions (R).

Article R1617-16

…accounts, the form of which is laid down by the minister responsible for the budget and, where applicable, by the minister(s) concerned. These accounts shall show and make it possible to justify at an…

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French Tourism CodeIn force
Section 4: Obligation to inform air passengers of the identity of the air carrier.

Article R211-16

The information provided for in article R. 211-15 is communicated before the conclusion of the contract for the flight section(s) concerned.

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Section 2: Funeral operations

Article L2542-16

…n for any other persons whatever their functions to exercise the right mentioned in article L. 2542-15.

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Authorisation

Article R1271-16

…rised, the issuer must demonstrate its ability to fulfil the obligations set out in article D. 1271-15.

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French Civil CodeIn force
Chapter I: Qualities and conditions required to enter into marriage

Article 160

…is. The guardianship judge will notify this oath to the family council, which will rule on the application for authorisation to marry. However, the minor may take the oath directly in the presence of…

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