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French Consumer CodeIn force
Subsection 7: Deposit and seizure

Article L512-25

The provisions of this subsection are applicable in the context of the investigation and establishment of offences.

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Subsection 10: Implementing provisions

Article L512-50

A decree in the Council of State shall define the terms and conditions for the application of this section.

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French Consumer CodeIn force
Section 3: Visits and seizures

Article L512-60

The authorised officers may, during the visit, take evidence from the occupier of the premises, their representative or any other person, with a view to obtaining any information or explanations that…

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Section 3: Visits and seizures

Article L512-62

The originals of the report and the inventory of the objects, documents and data media seized are sent to the judge who ordered the visit.A copy is given to the occupier of the premises or his represe…

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Subsection 2: Collection of information and documents

Article L512-14

Authorised agents may access any document required to carry out their duties at public administrations, establishments and bodies placed under the control of the State and local authorities, as well a…

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Subsection 5: Exchange and dissemination of information

Article L512-19

The authorised officials may cooperate, in the performance of their duties, with the competent authorities of the member countries of the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD),…

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French Consumer CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Access to premises and means of transport

Article L512-7

Where the establishment of proof of the offence or breach depends on it and it cannot be established otherwise, authorised agents may only decline their capacity when they inform the person being insp…

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Subsection 2: Collection of information and documents

Article L512-8

Authorised agents may demand to be provided with documents of any kind likely to facilitate the performance of their duties. They may obtain them or take copies of them, by any means and on any medium…

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French Consumer CodeIn force
Subsection 9: Expertise

Article L512-42

Where the expert opinion has been requested or where it has been decided by the public prosecutor or the investigating or trial court, two experts shall be appointed; one shall be appointed by the pub…

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French Consumer CodeIn force
Subsection 4: Use of a qualified person

Article L512-17

…y examine any document or item required for the performance of their duties or their expert appraisal.They may not carry out any criminal procedure or administrative police act.They may not use the in…

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