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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Sub-section 1: General provisions

Article LO1112-1

The deliberative assembly of a territorial authority may submit to a local referendum any draft resolution intended to regulate a matter within the competence of that authority.

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 1: Content of agreements.

Article L3323-1

The profit-sharing agreement determines : 1° The conditions under which employees are informed of the application of the provisions of this Title ; 2° The nature and terms of management of the rights…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 1: Scope of application.

Article L7121-1

The provisions of this Code are applicable to performing artists, subject to the specific provisions of this chapter.

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Section 6: Financial and accounting provisions

Article L5217-16

…ges transferred by the region, the amount of which is set under the conditions provided for in Articles L. 5217-14 and L. 5217-15, are compensated for by the payment, each year, by the region to the m…

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French Consumer CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Explanations provided to the borrower

Article L312-14

The creditor or credit intermediary shall provide the borrower with explanations enabling him to determine whether the proposed credit agreement is suited to his needs and financial situation, in part…

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French Consumer CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Explanations provided to the borrower

Article L312-15

Where the conclusion of a transaction mentioned in article L. 312-1 gives the right, or may give the right, free of charge, immediately or in the future, to a premium in the form of products or goods,…

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French Intellectual Property CodeIn force
Chapter III: Plant breeding

Article L623-12

The certificate shall only be issued if a prior examination shows that the variety for which protection is sought constitutes a new plant variety in accordance with Article L. 623-2. However, the body…

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French Intellectual Property CodeIn force
Chapter III: Plant breeding

Article L623-16

Preliminary examination, issue of the certificate and all acts of registration or deletion give rise to the payment of fees for services rendered. A fee is paid annually throughout the period of valid…

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French Intellectual Property CodeIn force
Chapter III: Plant breeding

Article L623-15

The certificate designates the variety by a denomination enabling it to be identified, without confusion or equivocation, in all the States party to the International Convention for the Protection of…

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French Intellectual Property CodeIn force
Chapter III: Plant breeding

Article L623-10

Before the end of the period provided for in the last paragraph of article L. 623-9, the bans prescribed in the first paragraph of the said article may be extended, at the request of the Minister for…

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