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French Commercial codeIn force
Paragraph 1: The Board of Directors and General Management

Article L22-10-7

The exemption from the obligation to include directors representing employees on the board of directors provided for in the second paragraph of article L. 225-27-1 is applicable to companies whose sha…

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French Intellectual Property CodeIn force
Chapter IV: Provisions common to performers and phonogram producers

Article L214-1

When a phonogram has been published for commercial purposes, the performer and the producer may not oppose: 1° To its direct communication in a public place, as long as it is not used in a performance…

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French Commercial codeIn force
TITLE I: Clearance sales, unpacking sales, sales on sale and factory outlet sales.

Article L310-5

A fine of 15,000 euros shall be imposed:1° Carrying out a liquidation without the prior declaration mentioned in article L. 310-1 or in disregard of the conditions laid down in that article;2° Carryin…

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French Commercial codeIn force
Chapter VII: Special provisions in the absence of a court-appointed administrator.

Article L627-3

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French Consumer CodeIn force
Section 2: Falsifications

Article L451-7

In the event of conviction for the offences punishable under 1° of article L. 451-2, the court may also order:

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French Labour CodeIn force
Chapter IV: Criminal provisions.

Article L8224-5-1

The imposition of the additional penalty of temporary closure of the establishment referred to in 4° of article 131-39 of the French Criminal Code does not result in the termination or suspension of t…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Chapter VI: Criminal provisions.

Article L8256-7-1

The imposition of the additional penalty of temporary closure of the establishment referred to in 4° of article 131-39 of the French Criminal Code does not result in the termination or suspension of t…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Chapter III: Suppression of public drunkenness and protection of minors.

Article L3353-3

The sale of alcoholic beverages to minors is punishable by a fine of €7,500. The offer of these drinks free of charge to minors, in public houses and all shops or public places, or the offer, free of…

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French Commercial codeIn force
Paragraph 1: The Board of Directors and General Management

Article L22-10-8

I.-In companies whose shares are admitted to trading on a regulated market, the Board of Directors establishes a policy for the remuneration of corporate officers. This policy must be consistent with…

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French Code of civil enforcement proceduresIn force
Section 3: Sale by auction

Article L322-7-1

Any person sentenced to one of the additional penalties provided for in 2° of I of article 225-26 of the French Criminal Code, in 3° of IV and in the second paragraph of V of article L. 1337-4 of the…

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