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French Commercial codeIn force
Sub-paragraph 2: Precautionary measures

Article R321-46

The formal notice issued by the Chairman of the Conseil des Maisons de Vente or, after proceedings have been brought before the Enforcement Committee, by the Chairman of the Enforcement Committee purs…

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French Commercial codeIn force
Paragraph 4: Information and publicity measures.

Article R321-32

The Conseil des maisons de vente provided for in article L. 321-7 shall be informed by any means that confers a date certain on its receipt, at least eight days before the date on which the furniture…

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French Commercial codeIn force
Paragraph 4: Information and publicity measures.

Article R321-34

…on conducted remotely by electronic means, the organising company shall ensure that the public is informed online of the description of the goods awarded, their hammer price and the day and time of th…

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French Commercial codeIn force
Paragraph 4: Information and publicity measures.

Article R321-33

…e sale and, where applicable, the number of the declaration made pursuant to Article L. 321-24. It must also state: 1° The seller's status as a trader or craftsman when the new goods put up for sale a…

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Sub-paragraph 1: Handling complaints

Article R321-45

…ty that is the subject of the complaint. It shall state the facts giving rise to the complaint. It must be dated and sent by any means that confers a date certain.

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French Commercial codeIn force
Sub-paragraph 1: Handling complaints

Article R321-45-2

…ution. The professional and the person submitting the claim who agree to seek an amicable solution must undertake to respect the strictly confidential nature thereof. They may be assisted by a lawyer.…

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French Commercial codeIn force
Paragraph 3a: Continuing vocational training

Article R321-31-1

…training courses in law, cultural heritage, art history, applied arts, archaeology, plastic arts, business creation and management, accounting, management, foreign languages, business strategy, commu…

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French Commercial codeIn force
Paragraph 2: Insurance and surety bonds.

Article R321-10

The guarantee provided for in 3° of Article L. 321-6 may only be granted by one of the credit institutions or finance companies authorised for this purpose or one of the institutions or establishments…

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French Commercial codeIn force
Paragraph 2: Insurance and surety bonds.

Article R321-14

…ot be less than the higher of the following two sums:1° The average monthly sales figure, including taxes and net of fees, achieved by the operator during the previous financial year;2° Half the maxim…

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French Commercial codeIn force
Sub-paragraph 2: Precautionary measures

Article R321-48

…e chairman of the Conseil des maisons de vente or the chairman of the Enforcement Committee shall inform the Conseil des maisons de vente or the Enforcement Committee, as the case may be, without dela…

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