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French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Ingredients and emissions

Article L3513-13

…economic operator shall immediately inform the public establishment referred to in Article L. 3513-10, specifying in particular the risks to human health and safety, any corrective measures taken and…

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French Intellectual Property CodeIn force
Chapter II: Acquisition of Trade Mark Rights

Article R712-11

1° If the application does not comply with the provisions of Article R. 712-10, the applicant shall be notified of this with reasons. The applicant is given a period in which to rectify the filing or…

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French General Tax CodeIn force
1: Tax penalties

Article 1791 ter

The fine of €100 to €750 provided for in I of Article 1791 is set at €2,000 to €10,000 in the case of illicit manufacture, possession, sale or transport of tobacco. This fine is set at €100,000 to €50…

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French Code of civil enforcement proceduresIn force
Single chapter

Article L641-1

…rom the loi n° 2021-1729 du 22 décembre 2021 pour la confi…

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Disciplinary procedure

Article R612-46

The Sanction Committee is convened by its Chairman. It may only deliberate if at least three members are present. If, pursuant to Article L. 612-10, a member other than the Chairman does not take part…

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French Sports CodeIn force
Section 1: Prevention

Article L232-4

…t information provided for in article L. 232-3 or with the prohibitions mentioned in article L. 232-10 may result in disciplinary action before the competent bodies of the Ordre des Médecins.

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French Commercial codeIn force
Paragraph 1: Stock options.

Article L225-177

…eneral Meeting, acting on the report of the Board of Directors or the Management Board, as the case may be, and on the special report of the Statutory Auditors, if any, may authorise the Board of Dire…

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French Sports CodeIn force
Chapter I: Insurance obligation

Article L321-5

Approved sports federations may conclude collective insurance contracts to cover affiliated associations and their licence-holders under the conditions set out in articles L. 321-1, L. 321-4, L. 321-6…

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French Public procurement codeIn force
Subsection 6: Small modifications

Article R3135-8

The concession contract may be amended when the amount of the amendment is less than the European threshold set out in the notice annexed to this code and less than 10% of the amount of the initial co…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 6: Worker information and training

Article R4412-89

…emporary change of assignment and prohibited work as provided for in articles L. 1225-7 and D. 4152-10 respectively.

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