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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Section 1: Livret A passbook savings accounts

Article L221-3

The Livret A is open to individuals, associations mentioned in article 206. 5 of the General Tax Code, low-income housing associations and co-owners' associations. Minors may open Livret A accounts wi…

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French Consumer CodeIn force
Section 2: Pre-contractual information obligation

Article L221-5

I.-Prior to the conclusion of a contract for the sale of goods or the provision of services, digital content or digital services, the trader shall provide the consumer with the following information i…

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French Sports CodeIn force
Chapter I: High-level sport

Article L221-2-1

Inclusion on the list of top-level athletes mentioned in the first paragraph of article L. 221-2 is subject to the conclusion of an agreement between the federation and the athlete. This agreement set…

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French Consumer CodeIn force
Section 6: Right of withdrawal applicable to distance and off-premises contracts

Article L221-28

The right of withdrawal may not be exercised for contracts: 1° The supply of services fully performed before the end of the withdrawal period and, if the contract imposes an obligation on the consumer…

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French Code of civil enforcement proceduresIn force
Section 2: Sale of seized assets

Article L221-3

The forced sale of the assets takes place by public auction after a period of one month from the date of the seizure, during which the debtor may proceed to an amicable sale under the conditions provi…

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French Consumer CodeIn force
Section 1: Definitions and scope of application

Article L221-2

Excluded from the scope of this chapter are:

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French Sports CodeIn force
Chapter I: High-level sport

Article L221-10

The rules relating to the preparation of students, in higher education establishments, with a view to practising sporting excellence and reaching the highest level and the professional practice of a s…

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French Commercial codeIn force
Chapter I: General partnerships.

Article L221-16

When a judgment of compulsory liquidation or adopting a total disposal plan, a measure prohibiting the exercise of a commercial profession or a measure of incapacity has become final in respect of one…

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French Consumer CodeIn force
Section 3: Special provisions applicable to off-premises contracts

Article L221-10

…in any form whatsoever, from the consumer before the expiry of a period of seven days from the conclusion of the off-premises contract. However, the following are not subject to the provisions of the…

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French Commercial codeIn force
Chapter I: General partnerships.

Article L221-12

If all the partners are managing partners or if one or more managing partners chosen from among the partners are designated in the Articles of Association, the removal of one of them from office may o…

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