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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
CHAPTER I: Compulsory expenditure

Article L2321-2

…he department's collection of administrative acts; 3° Functional allowances provided for in article L. 2123-20, contributions to the general social security scheme pursuant to article L. 2123-25-2, co…

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French Consumer CodeIn force
Chapter I: Definitions and scope of application

Article L611-1

For the purposes of this Title, the following definitions shall apply:1° National dispute: a dispute of a contractual nature between a consumer and a seller or supplier concerning the performance of a…

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French Sports CodeIn force
Section 1: Operating rights

Article L333-1-3

The associations referred to inArticle L. 122-1 and the sports companies referred to in Article L. 122-2 may grant sports betting operators holding the authorisation provided for in Article 21 of Law…

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French Consumer CodeIn force
Section 1: Compliance orders

Article L521-3-1

…ed for in this book, an infringement or failure to comply with the provisions mentioned in articles L. 511-5, L. 511-6 and L. 511-7 as well as to the rules relating to the conformity and safety of pro…

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Section 1: Tasks and scope of application

Article L612-2

…The following personsa) Investment firms and branches of third-country firms referred to in Article L. 532-48 ; b) Market undertakings;c) Members of clearing houses other than the persons mentioned in…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
CHAPTER III: Expenditure

Article L71-113-1

Expenditure incurred by the territorial collectivity of French Guiana for school transport by river is eligible for compensation. The resources allocated by the State to the collectivity in respect of…

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Paragraph 1: European investment service providers

Article L532-18-1

…rson authorised to provide investment services may, without prejudice to the provisions of Articles L. 511-21 to L. 511-28, establish branches to provide investment and related services in mainland Fr…

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Sub-paragraph 1: Provisions specific to specialised finance companies

Article L214-190-2

…us as a specialised finance company on all deeds and documents intended for third parties. Articles L. 214-177 to L. 214-179 apply to specialised finance companies. For the preparation of their annual…

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Authorisation of payment institutions

Article L522-11

…contrôle prudentiel et de résolution may impose the disciplinary sanctions provided for in Article L. 612-39, including deregistration;2° The institution may only provide payment services and guarant…

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Section 3: Specific inspection regime

Article L613-32

…ntiel et de résolution shall exchange with the competent authorities within the meaning of Articles L. 511-21 and L. 532-16, information relating to credit institutions and investment firms benefiting…

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