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French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Section 2: Powers of the public prosecutor at the court of appeal

Article 35

The public prosecutor ensures that criminal law is applied throughout the jurisdiction of the court of appeal and that the public prosecutor's offices within its jurisdiction operate smoothly. He lead…

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French Intellectual Property CodeIn force
Title I: Trademarks and service marks

Article L713-3-3

Where there is a risk of infringement of its rights, pursuant to articles L. 713-2 to L. 713-3-1, as a result of use in the course of trade for goods or services, of packaging, labels, markings, secur…

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French Customs CodeIn force
A. - Seizures relating to forgery and alteration of consignments.

Article 329

1. If the reason for the seizure is forgery or alteration of consignments, the report shall state the type of forgery, alteration or overprint. 2. The said copies, signed and initialled ne varietur by…

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French Customs CodeIn force
C. - Confiscation of items seized from unknown persons and minutes.

Article 375

…ly to the judicial court for the confiscation in kind of items seized from unknown persons or individuals who have not been prosecuted due to the insignificance of the fraud.2. The said application sh…

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Subsection 1: General provisions

Article L561-36-3

…ioned in the first paragraph of I are set taking into account, in particular:1° the seriousness and duration of the breaches ;2° the degree of responsibility of the offender, his financial situation,…

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French Cinema and Moving Image CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Increased rates for calculating sums representing automatic aid

Article 917-3

In order to take into account the conditions of exploitation of cinematographic works in cinematographic theatres during the period of restriction of the hours of reception of the public, by derogatio…

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French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Paragraph 1: General provisions

Article 384

The court hearing the public action has jurisdiction to rule on any objections put forward by the accused in his defence, unless the law provides otherwise, or the accused relies on a right in rem in…

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French Customs CodeIn force
Chapter I: General information.

Article 3

1. Customs laws and regulations must be applied without regard to the status of persons. 2. Goods imported or exported by the State or on its behalf are not subject to any immunity or waiver.

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French Sports CodeIn force
Sub-section 3: Provisions relating to sports betting bans

Article R131-38-1

I. - For the application of the provisions of Articles L. 131-16 and L. 131-16-1, La Française des Jeux implements automated processing of personal data relating to bettors and bets placed on sports b…

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French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Section 4: Closure of debates and reading of questions

Article 353

…on their reason. The law only asks them this one question, which contains the full extent of their duties: "Do you have a deep conviction? ". "

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