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French Public procurement codeIn force
Chapter I: Presentation and content of tenders

Article L2151-1

In the event of allotment, economic operators may not submit tenders that vary according to the number of lots likely to be obtained.

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French Public procurement codeIn force
Section 1: Provisions common to sub-contracts

Article L2393-5

In the event of a sub-contract, the holder of the main contract remains personally liable for the performance of all obligations arising from the contract.

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French Commercial codeIn force
Sub-section 2: Obligations.

Article L228-83

In the event of the company's receivership or liquidation, the representatives of the bondholders' group are empowered to act on behalf of the latter.

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French Civil CodeIn force
Subsection 4: Resolution

Article 1224

Termination results either from the application of a resolutory clause or, in the event of sufficiently serious non-performance, from notification by the creditor to the debtor or from a court decisio…

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French Civil CodeIn force
Paragraph 2: The alternative obligation

Article 1307-5

When the performances become impossible, the debtor is discharged only if the impossibility arises, for each of them, from a case of force majeure.

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French Civil CodeIn force
Paragraph 3: Obligations and contributions to liabilities after dissolution.

Article 1491

In the event of dissolution of the community, the heirs of the spouses exercise the same rights as the spouse they represent and are subject to the same obligations.

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

Article 231-27

By way of derogation from article 231-26, the classification, labels and aid, as well as, where applicable, the direct allocations provided for in…

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

Article 321-13

If there is more than one author, the writing grant will be paid to the authors on the basis of the agreements between them.

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French Public procurement codeIn force
Section 4: Contracts involving major technical contingencies

Article R2372-21

The supplies or services mentioned in article R. 2372-19 are ordered, where applicable, after negotiation with the contractor.

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French Public procurement codeIn force
Subsection 2: Communication media and exchanges of information

Article R2332-16

In the case of applications from a group of economic operators, the authorised representative shall ensure the security and authenticity of the information transmitted on behalf of the members of the…

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