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French Commercial codeIn force
BOOK IV: Free pricing and competition.

Article L470-2

…e IV of this Book as well as failure to comply with the injunctive measures provided for in Article L. 470-1. II. - The administration's action for the sanction of the breaches mentioned in I shall la…

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French Insurance CodeIn force
Section II: Insurance on goods transported by all modes of transport

Article L173-20

Goods may be surrendered if they are : 1° totally lost ;2° Lost or damaged up to three quarters of their value;3° Sold en route due to material damage to the insured objects as a result of a covered r…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
TITLE III: PROVISIONS APPLICABLE TO MAYOTTE

Article L5831-2

…e to the regional council or the general councils is replaced by the reference to the general council.

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French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylumIn force
Section 1: Conditions under which foreign nationals may be held in the waiting area

Article L342-2

The request to remain in the waiting area sets out the reasons why the foreign national could not be repatriated or, if they have applied for asylum, admitted, and the time required to ensure their de…

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French Commercial codeIn force
Chapter I: Organisation and tasks of the network of Chambers of Commerce and Industry

Article L711-2

…of industry, commerce and services in their constituency to the public authorities and local players. Under the conditions set out in the town planning code, they are involved in drawing up territori…

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Chapter IV: Consultative bodies

Article L614-2

…r the Economy also submits applications for approval of the codes of conduct referred to in Article L. 611-3-1 to the Committee for its opinion. The Committee's unfavourable opinion on these projects…

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French Consumer CodeIn force
Subsection 3: Bakers and bakery signs

Article L132-28

Natural persons guilty of the offence punishable under article L. 132-27 also incur as additional penalties the prohibition, in accordance with the procedures set out in the Article 131-27 of the Crim…

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French Consumer CodeIn force
Section 2: Ordinary powers of investigation

Article L512-24

…with the regulations will be reimbursed at their value on the day of sampling, inclusive of all taxes.

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French Consumer CodeIn force
Section 2: Ordinary powers of investigation

Article L512-23

Authorised agents may take samples under the conditions laid down by decree in the Conseil d'Etat.Test or analysis reports on samples taken may be sent to the persons concerned.

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
TITLE I: BUDGETS AND ACCOUNTS

Article L4311-2

The award of grants is decided separately from the budget vote. However, for grants whose award is not subject to conditions, the Regional Council may decide: 1° To individualise the appropriations pe…

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