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French Commercial codeIn force
Section 2: Procedure

Article R824-13

…rapporteur to the chairman of the restricted panel as soon as it is sent to the accused person.The final report together with the observations of the accused person and the entire file is sent by the…

AI translation · Updated 4 Nov 2023Open Article
French Public Health CodeIn force
Paragraph 2: Special provisions for packaging

Article R1322-37

The transport of natural mineral water in any containers other than those intended for the final consumer is prohibited.

AI translation · Updated 5 Nov 2023Open Article
French Commercial codeIn force
Section 2: Collective coordination procedure

Article L694-3

…nator's request submitted in accordance with paragraph 6 of Article 72 of the Regulation and on the final statement drawn up pursuant to Article 77 of that Regulation. Article L. 663-1 shall not apply…

AI translation · Updated 7 Nov 2023Open Article
French Consumer CodeIn force
Subsection 3: Bakers' names and signs

Article L122-17

…dough, its fermentation and shaping as well as the baking of the bread at the place of sale to the final consumer may not use the appellation of "baker" and the commercial sign of "boulangerie" or a…

AI translation · Updated 8 Nov 2023Open Article
French Consumer CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Definitions and scope of application

Article L224-26-2

Article L. 224-27, the I of article L. 224-28, articles L. 224-29, L. 224-30, L. 224-42 and the I and III of article L. 224-42-2 are also applicable to end users who are micro-enterprises, small busin…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Chapter III: Criminal provisions.

Article L4353-2

The unauthorised use of the title of medical electroradiology manipulator or medical laboratory technician or of a diploma, certificate or other title legally required for the practice of these profes…

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French Consumer CodeIn force
Single section: Sale of products without packaging

Article L120-2

In retail outlets, the reusable container may be provided by the retailer at the point of sale or brought by the consumer. Any end consumer may ask to be served in a container brought by them, as long…

AI translation · Updated 8 Nov 2023Open Article
French Civil CodeIn force
Chapter IV: Joint ownership of acquests.

Article 1572

The final patrimony includes all property belonging to the spouse on the day the matrimonial property regime is dissolved, including, where applicable, that which he or she would have disposed of mort…

AI translation · Updated 7 Nov 2023Open Article
French Labour CodeIn force
Paragraph 2: Quasi-machines

Article R4313-11

…claration of incorporation accompany the partly completed machine until it is incorporated into the final machine, and form part of the technical file for that machine.

AI translation · Updated 3 Nov 2023Open Article
French Consumer CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Pre-contractual information

Article L224-27-2

Prior to the conclusion of a contract, providers of publicly available electronic communications services shall inform end users of the existence of the rights to compensation provided for in Article…

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