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French Public procurement codeIn force
Subsection 2: Abnormally low bids from subcontractors

Article L2193-8

Where the amount of subcontracted services appears to be abnormally low, the purchaser requires the tenderer or contract holder to provide details and justification of the amount of these services.

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French Public procurement codeIn force
Subsection 2: Provisions specific to subsequent contracts

Article R2162-8

…f the services and executed by means of purchase orders under the conditions set out in articles R. 2162-13 and R. 2162-14.

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French Intellectual Property CodeIn force
Chapter III: Patent rights

Article L613-8

The rights attached to a patent application or patent are transferable in whole or in part. They may be the subject, in whole or in part, of an exclusive or non-exclusive licence to operate. The right…

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French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylumIn force
Chapter II: DECISIONS THAT MAY ASSORT THE DECISION REQUIRING LEAVING FRENCH TERRITORY

Article L612-8

Where the foreign national is not in a situation referred to in articles L. 612-6 and L. 612-7, the administrative authority may attach to the decision imposing an obligation to leave French territory…

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French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Section 2: Extradition procedure under ordinary law

Article 696-8

Subject to the provisions of the fourth paragraph, any request for extradition shall be sent to the French government through diplomatic channels and accompanied either by a judgment or a sentence, ev…

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French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Subsection 2: Recognition of judicial review decisions

Article 696-82

…suing State and at the latest until the expiry of the time limit laid down pursuant to Article 696-72.

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French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Subsection 2: Recognition of judicial review decisions

Article 696-83

The public prosecutor shall without delay inform the competent authority of the issuing State of final decisions taken pursuant to the first paragraph of Article 696-70. Where the decision consists of…

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French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Subsection 2: Recognition of judicial review decisions

Article 696-81

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French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Subsection 2: Recognition of judicial review decisions

Article 696-80

…mber considers raising one of the grounds for refusal provided for in 1° to 3° of Article 696-73 or 2° of article 696-74, there is no need to inform the competent authority of the issuing State if thi…

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Section 2: Provisions relating to investment firms

Article L531-8

…members. Any such association shall be affiliated to the association provided for in Article L. 511-29.

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