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Showing 361370 of 69024 articles for Art. L. 221-8 + Art. R. 221-30 à R. 221-37

French Consumer CodeIn force
Section 1: Definitions and scope of application

Article L221-4

The provisions of this chapter shall apply to contracts for the supply of water, gas or electricity where they are not packaged in a delimited volume or in a specific quantity, and to the supply of di…

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French Consumer CodeIn force
Section 7: Public policy provisions

Article L221-29

The provisions of this chapter are a matter of public policy.

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French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylumIn force
Chapter I: CONDITIONS OF ADMISSION TO FRENCH TERRITORY

Article L221-1

In order to enter France, foreign nationals whose situation is governed by this book must be in possession of the documents provided for by decree in the Conseil d'Etat.

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Subsection 2: People's savings plan

Article L221-20

…drawal of funds will result in the closure of the plan. The plan is closed on the death of the holder. Withdrawals after the tenth year do not result in closure of the plan. However, no payments may b…

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Subsection 2: People's savings plan

Article L221-23

A Conseil d'Etat decree specifies the eligible transactions covered by the Mutual Insurance Code, Title III of Book VII of the Social Security Code or Article 1050 of the Rural Code and the procedures…

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Popular savings passbook account

Article L221-16

Only one passbook account may be opened per taxpayer and one for the taxpayer's spouse or partner in a civil solidarity pact.

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Section 3: Youth passbook

Article L221-25

The same person can only hold one youth passbook.

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French Tourism CodeIn force
Section 3: Freedom to provide services

Article L221-4

The service shall be provided under the professional title of the State of establishment where such a title exists in that State. This title shall be indicated in the official language of the State of…

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French Commercial codeIn force
Chapter I: General partnerships.

Article L221-7-1

Article L. 225-102-3, with the exception of III, is applicable to general partnerships all of whose partners with unlimited liability are limited liability companies or joint stock companies. The repo…

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French Consumer CodeIn force
Section 6: Right of withdrawal applicable to distance and off-premises contracts

Article L221-26-1

…d or created by the consumer when using the digital content or digital service provided by the trader. III -The consumer has the right to access, rectify or delete any content, other than personal dat…

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