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French Commercial codeIn force
TITLE V: Provisions applicable in the Wallis and Futuna Islands.

Article L954-15

In the first paragraph of Article L. 464-9, the words: ", do not concern facts falling within the scope of Articles 101 and 102 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union" are deleted..

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French Commercial codeIn force
TITLE V: Provisions applicable in the Wallis and Futuna Islands.

Article R954-1

Articles R. 420-3 and R. 420-4 are worded as follows: "For the application of Article L. 420-7, the seat and jurisdiction of the courts with jurisdiction in Wallis and Futuna are set in accordance wit…

AI translation · Updated 4 Nov 2023Open Article
French Intellectual Property CodeIn force
Chapter I: General provisions

Article L131-5-1

…l agreement concluded under the conditions provided for in II of this article for each sector of activity. This agreement may also lay down specific conditions for the submission of accounts for autho…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
TITLE IV: OVERSEAS DEPARTMENTS

Article L3444-2

The departmental councils of the overseas departments may submit proposals to amend the legislative or regulatory provisions in force, as well as any legislative or regulatory proposals concerning the…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
TITLE IV: OVERSEAS DEPARTMENTS

Article L3444-6

In the overseas departments, the departmental council is asked to give its opinion, before 31 December each year, on the general guidelines for programming State housing aid for the following year.The…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
TITLE IV: OVERSEAS DEPARTMENTS

Article L3444-1

…s are consulted on draft laws, ordinances or decrees containing provisions for adapting the legislative regime and administrative organisation of these departments.The opinion of the departmental coun…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
TITLE IV: OVERSEAS DEPARTMENTS

Article L3444-5

Overseas departmental councils are consulted on plans to award or renew port and airport concessions concerning these departments..

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
TITLE IV: OVERSEAS DEPARTMENTS

Article L3444-3

The departmental councils of the overseas departments shall be consulted by the Minister responsible for the overseas departments on proposals for European Union acts concerning their department. The…

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French Commercial codeIn force
Section 2: Negotiating and formalising the commercial relationship

Article L441-7

…food products according to methods that meet the specific needs of the purchaser and sold under a private label, the call for tenders shall include a commitment by the distributor relating to the fore…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 4: Artificial baths

Article D1332-48

…diately carry out an investigation to determine the cause; 2° Immediately take the necessary corrective measures to restore the quality of the water; 3° Take the necessary measures to protect the heal…

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