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French Intellectual Property CodeIn force
Section 1: Common provisions

Article L331-4

…mentioned in the first part of this code may not prevent acts necessary for the performance of a parliamentary control, jurisdictional or administrative procedure provided for by law, or undertaken fo…

AI translation · Updated 8 Nov 2023Open Article
French Public Health CodeIn force
Chapter III: Termination of pregnancy for medical reasons.

Article L2213-4

A doctor who refuses to carry out a termination of pregnancy for medical reasons must inform the person concerned of this refusal without delay and immediately inform her of the names of practitioners…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 3: Employment contract.

Article L7121-4

The presumption of the existence of a contract of employment subsists regardless of the method and amount of remuneration, or the classification given to the contract by the parties. This presumption…

AI translation · Updated 5 Nov 2023Open Article
French Public Health CodeIn force
Chapter III: Drinks advertising.

Article L3323-4

Authorised advertising for alcoholic beverages is limited to the indication of the degree of alcohol by volume, the origin, the name, the composition of the product, the name and address of the manufa…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
TITLE III: THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITY OF ALSACE

Article L3431-4

The European Collectivity of Alsace may offer optional teaching of regional language and culture on its territory, throughout schooling, in accordance with the procedures defined by the agreement refe…

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French Consumer CodeIn force
Title II: SAFETY

Article L421-4

Producers and distributors shall take all appropriate measures to contribute to compliance with all the safety obligations laid down in this Title.

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French Commercial codeIn force
Chapter IV: Bankruptcy and other offences.

Article L654-4

When the perpetrator or accomplice to bankruptcy is a manager of an investment services provider, the penalties are increased to seven years' imprisonment and a fine of €100,000..

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
CHAPTER IV : Relations between the State and the local authority

Article L6454-4

The local authority's liability is eliminated or mitigated when a State authority has replaced the president of the territorial council in implementing police measures, in circumstances or under condi…

AI translation · Updated 6 Nov 2023Open Article
French Public Health CodeIn force
Chapter II

Article L3232-4

These campaigns should also focus on the acceptance of obese or overweight people and the fight against discrimination against them.

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French Insurance CodeIn force
Chapter I: General provisions.

Article L111-4

The administrative authority may impose the use of standard contract clauses.

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