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French Commercial codeIn force
Subsection 1: General provisions.

Article R711-6

The public establishments in the network of chambers of commerce and industry may issue certificates to certify the origin provided for in the European Union Customs Code, the Geneva Convention on the…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Chapter II: Donation and use of organs, tissues or cells for therapeutic purposes

Article R1522-4

Chapters I, II and V of Title IV of Book II of this Part are applicable to Wallis and Futuna, with the exception of Articles R. 1242-14, R. 1245-9 to R. 1245-12, R. 1245-18 to R. 1245-21 and subject t…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Section 2: Provisions relating to the special grant for school construction and equipment

Article D2564-13

The order awarding the grant mentions: a) The designation and characteristics of the operation, the nature and the estimated amount excluding taxes of the subsidisable expenditure; b) The estimated ti…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 3: Ban on smoking in certain public places

Article R3512-2

The ban on smoking in places designated for collective use mentioned in article L. 3512-8 applies: 1° In all enclosed and covered places open to the public or which are workplaces; 2° In means of publ…

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French Insurance CodeIn force
Section II: Technical and accounting rules.

Article R441-16

In the event of cessation of payment of contributions, the agreement may provide for forfeiture of vested rights if the member does not provide proof of payment of at least two annuities. It may also…

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Subsection 4: Finance companies and the Agence française de développement

Article L773-10

I.-The provisions of the articles mentioned in the left-hand column of the following table shall apply in New Caledonia, subject to the adaptations mentioned in II, in the wording indicated in the rig…

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Subsection 4: Finance companies and Agence française de développement

Article L774-10

I.-The provisions of the articles mentioned in the left-hand column of the following table shall apply in French Polynesia, subject to the adaptations mentioned in II, in the wording indicated in the…

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Subsection 3: Finance companies and Agence française de développement

Article L775-9

I.-The provisions of the articles mentioned in the left-hand column of the following table shall apply in the Wallis and Futuna Islands, subject to the adaptations mentioned in II, in the wording indi…

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French Consumer CodeIn force
Section 6: Right of withdrawal applicable to distance and off-premises contracts

Article L221-21

The consumer shall exercise his right of withdrawal by informing the trader of his decision to withdraw by sending, before expiry of the period provided for in Article L. 221-18, the withdrawal form r…

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French Sports CodeIn force
Chapter II: Professional sport

Article L222-19

The competent delegated federations shall impose sanctions on sports agents, licence-holders and affiliated associations and companies in the event of : 1° Failure to notify : a) the contracts referre…

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