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French Consumer CodeIn force
Section 1: Compliance orders

Article L521-1

When the authorised agents observe a failure or infringement with the powers provided for in this book, they may, after an adversarial procedure, enjoin a professional, by setting a reasonable time li…

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French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylumIn force
Section 1: Registration of the application

Article L521-1

Any foreign national present on French territory and wishing to apply for asylum shall present himself in person to the competent administrative authority, which shall register his application and pro…

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French Code of civil enforcement proceduresIn force
Chapter I: General provisions

Article L521-1

Attachment may involve any tangible or intangible movable property belonging to the debtor. It renders them unavailable. Subject to the provisions of…

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French Insurance CodeIn force
Section I: General principles

Article L521-1

I.-The distributors of insurance products shall act honestly, impartially and professionally in the best interests of the policyholder or member. II.-Without prejudice to the provisions of articles L.…

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French Intellectual Property CodeIn force
Chapter I: National Design Litigation

Article L521-1

Any infringement of the rights of the owner of a design or model, as defined in articles L. 513-4 to L. 513-8, constitutes an infringement engaging the civil liability of its author. Facts subsequent…

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Chapter I: Payment service providers

Article L521-1

I. - Payment service providers are payment institutions, electronic money institutions, credit institutions and account information service providers.II. - When they provide payment services, the foll…

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French Consumer CodeIn force
Section 1: Pre-contractual information, commercial practices, contracts and credit

Article R521-1

The administrative authority mentioned in articles L. 521-1 to L. 521-3-1 is the head of the national investigations department of the Directorate-General for Competition, Consumer Affairs and Fraud C…

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Chapter I: Payment service providers

Article D521-1

The Autorité de contrôle prudentiel et de résolution shall make the notification provided for in the second paragraph of II of Article L. 521-3 within three months.

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French Intellectual Property CodeIn force
Section 1: Provisional and protective measures

Article R521-1

The period provided for in the last paragraph of Article L. 521-6 and given to the claimant to take civil or criminal action on the merits, or to lodge a complaint with the public prosecutor, is twent…

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French Insurance CodeIn force
Title II: Information to be provided by distributors and rules of conduct

Article R521-1

I.- Pursuant to I of Article L. 521-2, the distributor shall provide the subscriber with the contact details and address of its complaints department, where one exists, and shall inform the subscriber…

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