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French Commercial codeIn force
Chapter IV: Commercial agents.

Article L134-12

In the event of termination of his relationship with the principal, the commercial agent is entitled to compensation for the loss suffered. The commercial agent loses the right to compensation if he h…

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French Commercial codeIn force
Chapter IV: Commercial agents.

Article L134-17

A decree in the Conseil d'Etat shall lay down the conditions for the application of this chapter.

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French Commercial codeIn force
Chapter IV: Commercial agents.

Article L134-15

Where the activity of commercial agent is exercised in performance of a written contract entered into between the parties on a principal basis for another purpose, the parties may agree in writing tha…

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French Commercial codeIn force
Chapter IV: Commercial agents.

Article L134-1

A commercial agent is an agent who, in a self-employed capacity, without being bound by a contract for the hire of services, is responsible, on a permanent basis, for negotiating and, where appropriat…

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French Commercial codeIn force
Chapter IV: Commercial agents.

Article L134-14

The contract may contain a non-competition clause after termination of the contract. This clause must be drawn up in writing and relate to the geographical area and, where applicable, the group of per…

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French Commercial codeIn force
Chapter IV: Commercial agents.

Article L134-10

The right to commission can only be extinguished if it is established that the contract between the third party and the principal will not be performed and if the non-performance is not due to circums…

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French Consumer CodeIn force
Section 6: Premium rate telephone number

Article L121-16

The telephone number for receiving a consumer's call with a view to obtaining the proper performance of a contract concluded with a trader or the handling of a complaint may not be surcharged.This num…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
CHAPTER VII: Provisions relating to local authority accountants

Article L1617-1

The accounting officer of the commune, department or region is a State public accounting officer with the status of principal accounting officer. He is appointed by the minister responsible for the bu…

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French Civil Aviation CodeIn force
Section 4: Common provisions.

Article L282-12

Official reports drawn up for infringements of the provisions of this chapter shall be forwarded without delay to the authority competent to initiate proceedings. Such reports shall be deemed authenti…

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French Consumer CodeIn force
Section 3: Formation of the credit agreement

Article L315-10

Delivery of the offer obliges the lender to maintain the terms it contains for a minimum period of thirty days from its issue.

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