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French Consumer CodeIn force
Paragraph 1: Civil penalties

Article L341-7

A creditor who has not complied with the terms and conditions for using revolving credit set out in the provisions of articles L. 312-68, L. 312-69 and L. 312-70 is deprived of the right to interest,…

AI translation · Updated 8 Nov 2023Open Article
French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Section 1: Jurisdiction

Article 706-17

For the prosecution, investigation and trial of offences falling within the scope of Article 706-16, the anti-terrorist public prosecutor, the investigating judge, the criminal court and the Paris ass…

AI translation · Updated 7 Nov 2023Open Article
French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Paragraph 2: Withdrawal of reductions in sentences provided for in article 721

Article D116-7

The decision to withdraw a sentence reduction is enforced following the last sentence served.

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
CHAPTER III: Accounting records

Article D2343-7

…f the commune is solely responsible for:1° Taking all necessary steps to collect revenues, legacies and donations and other resources allocated to the service of the commune;2° Taking, against debtors…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Zonal mobilisation plan

Article R3131-7

…the Minister for Health designates, on the proposal of the regional health agency for each defence and security zone, one or more reference health establishments for the exceptional health situations…

AI translation · Updated 4 Nov 2023Open Article
French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
CHAPTER V: External action by local and regional authorities

Article L1115-7

Decrees in the Council of State shall, where necessary, lay down the conditions for the application of this chapter.

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Section 1: General provisions and differentiated exercise of powers

Article L1111-7

Local and regional authorities shall exercise their own powers in compliance with the constraints imposed by national defence. In this respect, the division of powers provided for by law shall not pre…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Notice and compensation in lieu of notice.

Article L1234-7

Termination of the business does not release the employer from the obligation to observe the notice period.

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Chapter III: Personal data protection committees and competent authority

Article L1123-7

…protection of individuals, in particular the protection of participants ;the adequacy, completeness and intelligibility of the written information to be provided, as well as the procedure to be follow…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Chapter I: Hygiene of buildings and built-up areas.

Article L1331-7

…tion to the cost thus borne. This contribution amounts to a maximum of 80% of the cost of supplying and installing the installation referred to in the first paragraph of this article, less, where appl…

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