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French Commercial codeIn force
Chapter I: Transparency in commercial relations

Article L441-18

If the distributor fails to fulfil a contractual commitment, the supplier may impose penalties. These penalties are proportionate to the damage suffered as a result of the non-performance of contractu…

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French Commercial codeIn force
Chapter I: Transparency in commercial relations

Article L441-19

For the application of articles L. 441-17 and L. 441-18, a guide to good practice is published and updated regularly. Each distributor shall communicate to the Director General of Competition, Consume…

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French Commercial codeIn force
Chapter I: Transparency in commercial relations

Article L441-17

I.-The contract may provide for penalties to be imposed on the supplier in the event of non-performance of contractual commitments. It must allow for a sufficient margin of error in relation to the vo…

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French Commercial codeIn force
Chapter I: Organisation and tasks of the network of Chambers of Commerce and Industry

Article L711-15

CCI France is the public establishment at the head of the network defined in article L. 710-1, the only establishment in the network authorised to represent the national interests of industry, commerc…

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French Commercial codeIn force
Chapter I: Organisation and tasks of the network of Chambers of Commerce and Industry

Article L711-16

CCI France is responsible for coordinating the entire network of chambers of commerce and industry.In this capacity:1° It draws up the national strategy for the network of chambers of commerce and ind…

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French Consumer CodeIn force
Chapter I: Actions in the collective interest of consumers

Article L621-10

The Public Prosecutor's Office may produce before the court seised, notwithstanding legislative provisions to the contrary, any investigation reports or minutes in its possession, the production of wh…

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French Consumer CodeIn force
Chapter I: Actions in the collective interest of consumers

Article L621-11

The court seised may order the dissemination, by any appropriate means, of information to the public of the judgment rendered. Where it orders the posting of the information pursuant to this paragraph…

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French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylumIn force
Chapter III: MEASURES APPLICABLE FOR THE ENFORCEMENT OF A DECISION OF EXPULSION, A PENALTY OF BANNING FROM FRENCH TERRITORY OR AN ADMINISTRATIVE BAN FROM FRENCH TERRITORY IN CASE OF AN ASYLUM APPLICATION

Article L753-12

The procedures for applying this chapter, and in particular the procedures for taking into account the vulnerability of the asylum seeker and, where applicable, their special needs, are specified by d…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Section 3: Local tax on outdoor advertising

Article L2333-15

Failure to declare advertising media within the time limits set out in articles L. 2333-13 et L. 2333-14 or when these declarations have the effect of reducing the amount of tax actually due, the taxp…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 4: Mobility vouchers

Article L3261-11

A decree of the Conseil d'Etat shall determine the terms and conditions of the coverage provided for in Articles L. 3261-2 and L. 3261-3, in particular for employees with several employers and part-ti…

AI translation · Updated 6 Nov 2023Open Article
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