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French Commercial codeIn force
Chapter I: Provisions adapting Book I.

Article L921-11

The second paragraph of Article L. 145-18 reads as follows: "The same applies to property restoration operations involving restoration, conservation, modernisation or demolition work resulting in the…

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French Intellectual Property CodeIn force
Section 1: Common provisions

Article L331-1-1

If the claimant proves circumstances likely to jeopardise the recovery of damages, the court may order the precautionary seizure of the movable and immovable property of the alleged infringer, includi…

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French Consumer CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Civil penalties

Article L241-1-1

…ontractual terms in identical contracts that have been deemed unfair, within the meaning of Article L. 212-1 with the exception of its fourth paragraph, by a court decision that has become final with…

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French Consumer CodeIn force
Paragraph 1: Civil penalties

Article L242-18-1

…ad faith obstructs the implementation of the legal guarantee of conformity provided for in articles L. 224-25-17 to L. 224-25-25. The administrative authority responsible for competition and consumer…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Section 1: General provisions

Article L1614-1-1

Any creation or extension of powers resulting in an increase in the burden on local and regional authorities shall be accompanied by the necessary resources determined by law.

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French Sports CodeIn force
Section 1: Operating rights

Article L333-1-1

The right of exploitation defined in the first paragraph of article L. 333-1 includes the right to agree to the organisation of bets on sporting events or competitions.

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Section 1: General provisions

Article L131-1-1

The value date of a cheque payment transaction denominated in euros may not differ by more than one business day from the date on which it is booked to a deposit account or a payment account.

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Paragraph 1: Operating credit

Article L313-12-1

Credit institutions or finance companies shall provide companies applying for a loan or receiving a loan with their rating and an explanation of the factors that led to the rating decisions concerning…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Mobility leave

Article L1237-18-1

…ed employment contract or a fixed-term employment contract concluded in application of 1° ofarticle L. 1242-3 within a limit set by the collective agreement. In the latter case, the mobility leave is…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 1: Administrative control.

Article L1322-1-1

…to assess the compliance of all or part of the internal regulations with the provisions of Articles L. 1321-1 to L. 1321-3 and L. 1321-6 . The request mentioned in the first paragraph is not admissibl…

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