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French Insurance CodeIn force
Section 3: Investments

Article L385-4

…principle, under the conditions set out in article L. 353-1 and subject to adaptations specified by regulation.

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French Tourism CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Freedom of establishment.

Article D221-13-1

The competent authority referred to in Articles 7 and 8 of Order 2016-1809 of 22 December 2016 on the recognition of professional qualifications of regulated professions, responsible for the alert mec…

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French Cinema and Moving Image CodeIn force
Title I: PURPOSE AND SCOPE

Article 110-2

…national du cinéma et de l'image animée in accordance with the procedures set out in these general regulations, which lay down the general conditions for their award.

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French Public procurement codeIn force
Section 5: Portion of global contract performance reserved for small and medium-sized enterprises

Article L2171-8

…ium-sized enterprises or craftsmen. This minimum share is established under conditions laid down by regulation.

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French Public procurement codeIn force
Section 5: Portion of contract performance reserved for SMEs

Article L2213-14

…erprises or tradespeople. This minimum proportion is set in accordance with conditions laid down by regulation.

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French Public procurement codeIn force
Section 2: Thresholds

Article L2211-5

…rchasers may only use a partnership contract if the value of the contract exceeds thresholds set by regulation according to the nature and purpose of the contract, the technical and financial capabili…

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French Public procurement codeIn force
Subsection 1: Transmission and receipt of invoices in electronic form

Article L3133-3

…granting authorities accept invoices that comply with the electronic invoicing standard defined by regulation and sent in electronic form by concession contract holders.

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French Intellectual Property CodeIn force
Chapter I: Scope of application

Article L611-17

…y, and this shall not be inferred from the mere fact that such exploitation is prohibited by law or regulation..

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French Consumer CodeIn force
Title II: SAFETY

Article L422-1

Products and services that do not comply with the general safety obligation set out in Article L. 421-3are prohibited or regulated under the conditions laid down in Article L. 412-1.

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Section 3: Responsibilities

Article L2122-27

…e representative of the State in the department: 1° For the publication and enforcement of laws and regulations; 2° For the enforcement of general safety measures; 3° For the special functions assigne…

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