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French Intellectual Property CodeIn force
Section 1: Issue and maintenance of plant variety certificates

Article R623-19

Where the denomination of the variety proposed by the breeder or his successor in title did not appear in the initial application or where the breeder proposes, at the request of the person in charge…

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French Intellectual Property CodeIn force
Chapter VI: Litigation

Article R716-19

The president of the court may order, in the light of the seizure report, any measure to complete the proof of the alleged acts of infringement.

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French Consumer CodeIn force
Section 2: Provisions specific to contracts with a particular purpose

Article R242-19

The fact that a professional distributes a personalised ad that does not comply with the requirements of article L. 224-93 is punishable by the fine laid down for 5th class offences.

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French Consumer CodeIn force
Section 4: European Union regulations constituting implementing measures for article L. 412-1

Article R412-19

The enforcement measures provided for in Article L. 412-1 the provisions of Articles 1 to 3 and 6 of Regulation (EU) No 2015/2283 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 November 2015, as…

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French Consumer CodeIn force
Section 3: Explanations provided to borrowers and assessment of their creditworthiness

Article R313-19

The appraiser ensures that his/her knowledge useful for the appraisal is kept up to date in the technical, legal, tax and accounting fields, through appropriate professional training that takes partic…

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French Consumer CodeIn force
Chapter IV: Provisions common to consumer credit and home loans

Article R314-19

Where the purpose of the credit transaction is to repay at least two previous debts, including an outstanding credit, the creditor or credit intermediary shall, after dialogue with the borrower, draw…

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French Consumer CodeIn force
Chapter II: Individual over-indebtedness commissions

Article R712-19

When the overindebtedness commission sends a letter by ordinary post, it may also send it by fax or electronically. In this case, the technical process used must ensure the authentication of the sende…

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French Consumer CodeIn force
Chapter II: National Consumer Institute

Article R822-19

The chairman and members of the commission are appointed by order of the minister responsible for consumer affairs for a three-year term, renewable once. This order designates an alternate for each fu…

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French Consumer CodeIn force
Chapter III: National metrology and testing laboratory

Article R823-19

The laboratory is subject to the economic and financial control of the State provided for by the décret n° 53-707 du 9 août 1953 relatif au contrôle de l'Etat dans les entreprises publiques nationales…

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French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylumIn force
Subsection 2: Organisation and operation

Article R121-19

Members of the Board of Directors of the French Office for Immigration and Integration may be reimbursed for their travel and subsistence expenses under the conditions laid down in the regulations app…

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