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French Intellectual Property CodeIn force
Chapter VI: Preventing the unlawful downloading and making available of works and subject-matter protected by copyright or related rights

Article L336-1

…effect of distorting the essential characteristics or the original purpose of the software. Article L. 332-4 shall apply to the software referred to in this article.

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
CHAPTER II: Provisions specific to certain local public services

Article L1852-1

…th and medical rescue service. The operational response procedures for fire and rescue centres are determined by the operational regulations provided for in article L. 1852-4.

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

Article L421-14

A decree of the Conseil d'Etat shall lay down the conditions for the application of this section, in particular the procedures for establishing that the conditions for the intervention of the guarante…

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French Consumer CodeIn force
Section 5: Debt ceiling

Article L315-15

…ee at the end of the term, if the debt is then less than the value of the property, the difference between this value and the amount of the debt is paid, as the case may be, to the borrower or his hei…

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French Commercial codeIn force
Section 2: Provisions applicable by court order

Article L237-17

…statutory auditors, one or more auditors may be appointed by the shareholders under the conditions set out in I of article L. 237-27. Failing this, they may be appointed, by court order, at the reques…

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French Commercial codeIn force
Section 2: The decision of the departmental committee.

Article L752-15

Commercial authorisation is issued prior to the completion of the project if planning permission is not required.The authorisation is granted per square metre of sales area.A new application is requir…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 3: Employment contract

Article L5134-126

…a number of hours per week adapted to the pursuit of his or her studies and preparation for the competitive examinations for which he or she is preparing. The employment contract specifies the average…

AI translation · Updated 6 Nov 2023Open Article
French Consumer CodeIn force
Subsection 3: Updates

Article L217-19

I.-The seller shall ensure that the consumer is informed and receives the updates necessary to maintain the conformity of the goods: 1° For a period that the consumer can legitimately expect, given th…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Single chapter.

Article L3711-1

…ing his treatment in the absence of supervision by the judicial authority and to inform him of the methods and duration that he considers necessary and reasonable, particularly in view of the progress…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 3: Renewal of the contract.

Article L1243-13

An agreement or an extended branch agreement may set the maximum number of renewals possible for a fixed-term employment contract. This number may neither have the purpose nor the effect of permanentl…

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