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French Sports CodeIn force
Section 2: National Sports Agency

Article L112-16

An agreement of objectives is signed between the State and the National Sports Agency for a period of between three and five calendar years. It determines the public policy actions for sport entrusted…

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French Intellectual Property CodeIn force
Chapter I: Entry on the list of persons qualified in industrial property matters

Article L421-1

…to in the first paragraph, provided that they meet the character requirements laid down in Article L. 421-2.

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French Consumer CodeIn force
Section 4: Special provisions applicable to distance contracts

Article L221-12

…by the latter, before the conclusion of the contract and under the conditions laid down in Article L. 221-5, at least the information on the essential characteristics of the goods or services, their…

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Sub-paragraph 8: Special provisions for non-trading property investment companies

Article L214-118

…undertakings for collective real estate investment, whatever their form.As an exception to article L. 214-114, prior to the demerger, non-trading property investment companies are authorised, where a…

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Sub-paragraph 3: Management

Article L214-101

…ing.This limit takes into account the indebtedness of the companies mentioned in 2° of I of Article L. 214-115.With regard to third parties, the company may not rely on the limitations or restrictions…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 3: Breach of contract.

Article L1237-13

…fic termination indemnity, which may not be less than that of the indemnity provided for in article L. 1234-9.It sets the date of termination of the employment contract, which may not take place befor…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Chapter II: Administrative penalties

Article L1152-1

In the event of the practice of an aesthetic activity in breach of the provisions of article L. 1151-2, the administrative authority may suspend the right to practice the activity concerned for a maxi…

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French Insurance CodeIn force
Section IX: Special provisions applicable to motor vehicle accidents occurring abroad.

Article L421-11

…land France or Monaco when these accidents occur on the territory of a State referred to in article L. 211-4 with the exception of France and Monaco.Assistance from the guarantee fund is subject to th…

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Section 5: Membership and operation of professional associations of banking and payment services intermediaries

Article L519-12

…le prudentiel et de résolution and to the other professional associations mentioned in I of Article L. 519-11.

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French Labour CodeIn force
Chapter IV: Provisions specific to the départements of Moselle, Bas-Rhin and Haut-Rhin.

Article L3134-12

…epreneurs, operation on Sundays and public holidays if the derogations to the provisions of article L. 3134-3 have been granted. Authorisation may be granted at the request of at least two-thirds of t…

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