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French Code of civil enforcement proceduresIn force
Section 2: Procedure

Article R311-8

An application for diversion of all or part of the seized property may be made until the seized property is sold.

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French Commercial codeIn force
Chapter VIII: Transferable securities issued by joint stock companies.

Article L228-8

…e shares or share denominations may be set by the Articles of Association. This option then applies to all share issues.

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French Intellectual Property CodeIn force
Chapter IV: Special provisions for the digital exploitation of unavailable books from the 20th century

Article R134-8

…he application for withdrawal provided for in the second paragraph of article L. 134-6 must be made to the collective management organisation mentioned in article L. 134-3. Failing to establish within…

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French Consumer CodeIn force
Chapter V: Life mortgage and transfer advance loan

Article L315-8

A life mortgage or advance transfer loan transaction may not be canvassed within the meaning of the

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French Consumer CodeIn force
Chapter I: Conformity

Article L451-8

Failure to disseminate the messages provided for in article L. 451-7 is punishable by two years' imprisonment and a fine of 300,000 euros.

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French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylumIn force
Chapter II: ACCOMMODATION FOR ASYLUM SEEKERS

Article L552-8

The Office français de l'immigration et de l'intégration will offer the asylum seeker a place to stay.This offer will take into account the needs, personal and family situation of each applicant in th…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
CHAPTER II: The mayor and deputy mayors

Article L2122-8

…2121-10 à L. 2121-12. The notice convening the meeting contains a special mention of the election to be held.Prior to this notice, any elections that may be necessary when the municipal council is i…

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French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Section 2: Procedure

Article 698-8

The courts with jurisdiction to try offences under the Book III of the code of military justice may also impose the military penalties of dismissal and loss of rank.

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Section 2: Prohibitions

Article L511-8

It is prohibited for any undertaking other than a credit institution or finance company to use a name, company name, advertising or, in general, expressions that lead to the belief that it is authoris…

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Operations

Article L513-8

The sociétés de crédit foncier ensure that their cash requirements are covered at all times in accordance with the terms and conditions laid down by decree in the Conseil d'Etat.

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