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French Public Health CodeIn force
Chapter I: Drinking water.

Article L1321-8

…se existing on 30 October 1935, which have been improved to ensure that the water supplied is clean and wholesome water intended for human consumption.

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Chapter I: Health threats

Article L3131-8

…egional health agency, the representative of the State in the département may requisition any goods and services required, and in particular require the services of any health professional, regardless…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Chapter I: Cosmetic products.

Article L5431-8

…ponsible person, as defined in Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 30 November 2009, and distributors, as defined in Article 2(1)(e) of the same…

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French Intellectual Property CodeIn force
Section 2: Collective decisions by members

Article L323-8

All members of a collective management organisation have the right to participate and vote at the general meeting under the conditions laid down by law and by the articles of association and general r…

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French Consumer CodeIn force
Subsection 4: Formation of the contract

Article L224-82

The time limits set out in the provisions of articles L. 224-79, L. 224-80 and L. 224-81 that expire on a Saturday, Sunday or public or bank holiday are extended until the next working day.

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French Consumer CodeIn force
Subsection 4: Formation of the contract

Article L224-86

…being provided by the trader or a third party on the basis of an agreement between that third party and the trader.

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French Consumer CodeIn force
Subsection 4: Formation of the contract

Article L224-83

…is decision to the trader before the expiry of the periods defined in articles L. 224-79, L. 224-80 and L. 224-81, by registered letter with acknowledgement of receipt or, failing this, by any other m…

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French Consumer CodeIn force
Subsection 4: Formation of the contract

Article L224-85

…erve of money in accounts, for the services covered by the contracts mentioned in article L. 224-69 and defined in 1°, 2° and 4° of article L. 224-70, or any other remuneration for himself or for a th…

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French Consumer CodeIn force
Subsection 4: Formation of the contract

Article L224-81

If the consumer simultaneously signs a timeshare contract and an exchange contract, a single withdrawal period applies to both contracts.

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French Consumer CodeIn force
Subsection 4: Formation of the contract

Article L224-87

With regard to the long-term holiday product contracts mentioned in article L. 224-70, payment shall be made in accordance with a staggered payment schedule from which no exceptions may be made. Payme…

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