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French Intellectual Property CodeIn force
Section 1: Civil actions

Article L722-4-1

…f its own motion or at the request of any person with standing to bring an infringement action, all legally permissible investigative measures even if a seizure for infringement has not previously bee…

AI translation · Updated 8 Nov 2023Open Article
French Commercial codeIn force
Section 8: Recourse in the event of non-acceptance and non-payment.

Article L511-46

…im from his guarantors: 1° The full sum he has paid; 2° Interest on the said sum, calculated at the legal rate, from the day he disbursed it; 3° The costs he has incurred.

AI translation · Updated 7 Nov 2023Open Article
French Consumer CodeIn force
Chapter I: Presentation of contracts

Article D211-3

…ph of article L. 224-25-12 include a box informing consumers of the procedures for implementing the legal guarantees referred to in 2° of article L. 211-2, in accordance with the model annexed to this…

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French General Tax CodeIn force
1 : Tariff

Article 778

…p and care for at least five years from the donor during their minority and the latter has not been legally able to adopt them.

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French Civil CodeIn force
Chapter I: Movable liens

Article 2330

Moveable liens are granted by law. They may be general or special. The legal provisions governing them are to be interpreted strictly. They give the right to be preferred to other creditors. Unless ot…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Use of the account for part-time work

Article L4163-12

The additional remuneration referred to in 2° of I of article L. 4163-7 is determined under conditions and within limits set by decree. It is subject to all statutory and collectively agreed social se…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 7: Miscellaneous provisions

Article L5125-29

Pharmacists and persons legally authorised to assist them in dispensing medicines in a pharmacy must wear a badge indicating their status; the characteristics of this badge and the conditions under wh…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Chapter III: Financial penalties imposed by the administrative authority responsible for competition and consumer affairs

Article L5473-2

…me acts, the total amount of the fines and financial penalties imposed shall not exceed the highest legal maximum.

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Chapter II: Financial penalties imposed by the Regional Health Agency

Article L5472-3

…me acts, the total amount of the fines and financial penalties imposed shall not exceed the highest legal maximum.

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Chapter I: Financial penalties imposed by the Agence nationale de sécurité du médicament et des produits de santé (French National Agency for the Safety of Medicines and Health Products)

Article L5471-2

…me acts, the total amount of the fines and financial penalties imposed shall not exceed the highest legal maximum.

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