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French Insurance CodeIn force
Section IV: Provisions relating to the analysis of resolvability

Article L311-13

A decree in the Conseil d'Etat shall specify the conditions of application of this section.

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French Tourism CodeIn force
Chapter 4: Pubs whose main activity is the operation of a dance floor

Article L314-1

A decree lays down the rules governing the closing hours of public houses whose main activity is the operation of a dance floor. This decree may stipulate that the sale of alcohol is no longer authori…

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French Code of civil enforcement proceduresIn force
Chapter III: Third parties

Article L123-1

Third parties may not hinder proceedings initiated with a view to enforcing or preserving claims. They shall assist in such proceedings when legally required to do so. Any person who, without a legiti…

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French Code of civil enforcement proceduresIn force
Chapter II: Enforcement officers

Article L122-1

Only the bailiffs responsible for enforcement may carry out forced execution and protective seizures. They are obliged to provide their services or assistance except where the measure requested appear…

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French Public procurement codeIn force
Chapter I: Contracts comprising severable services

Article L1311-1

Where a purchaser decides to conclude a single contract intended to satisfy objectively separable needs which, on the one hand, are covered by the ordinary law on contracts set out in Book I of Part T…

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French Public procurement codeIn force
Chapter II: Contracts comprising inseparable services

Article L1312-1

Where a purchaser concludes a single contract intended to satisfy objectively indissociable needs which, on the one hand, are covered by the ordinary law on contracts set out in Book I of Part Two or…

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French Intellectual Property CodeIn force
Chapter III: Rights conferred by the trade mark

Article L713-1

…gnated.This right is exercised without prejudice to rights acquired by third parties prior to the filing date or priority date of that trade mark.

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
CHAPTER IV : Measures to promote social housing

Article L2254-1

The municipalities and public establishments for inter-municipal cooperation must, through their intervention in land matters, through the development actions or operations they carry out or authorise…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Single chapter.

Article L3111-1

The provisions of this book shall apply to private-law employers and their employees. They also apply to public industrial and commercial establishments.

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Chapter I: General provisions.

Article L3121-1

The fight against human immunodeficiency viruses and sexually transmitted infections is the responsibility of the State.

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