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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Section 3: Transfers of sums, securities or assets.

Article R152-7

I.-The disclosure declaration provided for in Article 4 of Regulation (EU) 2018/1672 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 October 2018 on controls of cash entering or leaving the Union…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Paragraph 5: Practice of the profession.

Article R4113-71

…surname, the company name determined in accordance with the provisions of article 8 of law no. 66-879 of 29 November 1966 relating to professional non-trading companies.

AI translation · Updated 3 Nov 2023Open Article
French Sports CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Checking and recording offences

Article L425-7

…iately, by any means, as soon as an offence is detected. In all the places mentioned in Article L. 425-4 to which they have access and for the exercise of judicial police missions carried out under th…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Time limits for challenges and appeals.

Article L1235-7

Any challenge to a redundancy for economic reasons must be lodged within twelve months of the last meeting of the social and economic committee or, if the employee exercises his individual right to ch…

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French Tourism CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Special provisions applicable to tourist offices set up as a public industrial and commercial establishment.

Article R133-7

The Director of the Office attends Committee meetings in an advisory capacity. He keeps the minutes of the meeting and submits them to the Chairman.

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French Code of civil enforcement proceduresIn force
Paragraph 1: General provisions

Article R121-7

…awyer is not compulsory, the parties shall defend themselves.They may be assisted or represented by:1° A lawyer;2° Their spouse;3° Their partner or the person with whom they have entered into a civil…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Public policy.

Article L3141-7

When the number of working days calculated in accordance with articles L. 3141-3 and L. 3141-6 is not a whole number, the duration of the leave is increased to the next higher whole number.

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French Consumer CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Specific measures applicable to establishments and products

Article L521-7

If it is established that products do not comply with the regulations in force or present or are likely to present a danger to public health or consumer safety, the administrative authority may order…

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French Consumer CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Electricity or natural gas supply contracts

Article R242-7

…o mention in the electricity or natural gas supply offer the information provided for in article L. 224-3 is punishable by the fine laid down for 5th class offences.

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French Commercial codeIn force
Subsection 1: Publicity and protection of the rights of third parties.

Article R229-7

…t. The price offered by the company to shareholders holding shares of the same class must be identical. This offer shall include the price offered per share and the proposed method of payment, as well…

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