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French Public Health CodeIn force
Chapter II: Manufacture and sale of beverages.

Article L3322-4

As stated in article 347 of the general tax code, reproduced below: "The manufacture, circulation, possession with a view to sale and sale of absinthe and similar liqueurs whose characteristics are de…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Chapter II: Openings, mutations and transfers.

Article L3332-4

A change in the person of the owner or manager of a café or public house selling alcohol for consumption on the premises must be declared in writing at least fifteen days in advance, in the same way a…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Chapter IV: Precautionary measures.

Article L3354-4

Failure to comply with the prohibitions set out in article L. 3354-3 is punishable in the event of a repeat offence by one year's imprisonment and a fine of €3,750.

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Chapter III: Drinks advertising.

Article L3323-4

Authorised advertising for alcoholic beverages is limited to the indication of the degree of alcohol by volume, the origin, the name, the composition of the product, the name and address of the manufa…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 1: General provisions

Article L3512-4

Direct or indirect propaganda or advertising in favour of tobacco, tobacco products or the ingredients defined in article L. 3512-2, as well as any free distribution or sale of a tobacco product at a…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Single chapter.

Article L3311-4

The procedures for applying the provisions of this chapter shall be determined by decree in the Conseil d'Etat.

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Chapter I: Penalties applicable.

Article L3421-4

Provocation to commit the offence provided for in article L. 3421-1 or one of the offences provided for in articles 222-34 to 222-39 of the French Criminal Code, even if this provocation has not been…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Chapter III: Suppression of public drunkenness and protection of minors.

Article L3353-4

Article 227-19 of the French Penal Code makes it an offence to directly incite a minor to consume excessive amounts of alcohol or to habitually consume alcohol.

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Chapter I: Punishment of public drunkenness.

Article L3341-4

In pubs that close between 2am and 7am, one or more alcohol screening devices must be made available to the public.In takeaway outlets, these devices are offered for sale close to the alcoholic bevera…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Chapter VI: Operations.

Article L3336-4

It is forbidden to employ or assign minors on work experience to bar service in on-trade pubs, with the exception of the owner's spouse and parents or relatives up to and including the fourth degree.…

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