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Showing 28112820 of 40190 articles for Art. Cass. 3e civ. 4-6-1971

French Public procurement codeIn force
Section 3: Security features that may be requested by the purchaser

Article R2396-6

During the performance of the contract, the purchaser may ask the competent administrative authority or, in the case of a contractor established abroad, refer the matter to the national security autho…

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French Consumer CodeIn force
Chapter IV: Rules specific to contracts with a particular purpose

Article D224-65

In the context of an offer to provide a service for the maintenance or repair of equipment requiring the use of a part falling within a category mentioned in Article R. 224-62, the trader shall allow…

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French Consumer CodeIn force
Chapter IV: Rules specific to contracts with a particular purpose

Article D224-64

At the entrance to the premises where the public is received to make a request for maintenance or repair of equipment mentioned in Article R. 224-62, the professional, mentioned in Article L. 224-112,…

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French Commercial codeIn force
BOOK VI: Company difficulties.

Article R681-6

A creditor who is not a party to a judgment mentioned in article R. 681-5 may contest the separation of the assets of the sole trader by declaration to the court registry within a period of ten days f…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Work carried out using work equipment

Article R4323-64

Rope access and positioning techniques may not be used to create a workstation. However, where it is technically impossible to use equipment for the collective protection of workers, or where the risk…

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French Consumer CodeIn force
Subsection 4: Performance of the contract

Article L224-41

Bills for the supply of an electronic communications service are presented by suppliers in accordance with the procedures laid down by an order of the Minister responsible for consumer affairs, issued…

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French Consumer CodeIn force
Subsection 4: Performance of the contract

Article L224-40

Where a fixed-term contract for electronic communications services provides for its automatic extension, the consumer shall have the right to terminate the contract at any time from the date of the ex…

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French Consumer CodeIn force
Subsection 4: Performance of the contract

Article L224-42

Information on the conditions and procedures for cancelling services and, where appropriate, returning equipment, shall be communicated to the consumer in a direct, easily accessible manner and withou…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Section 4: Miscellaneous and transitional provisions

Article L1424-47

The municipalities and public establishments for inter-municipal cooperation with jurisdiction over the management of fire and rescue services retain their jurisdiction over the recruitment and manage…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Section 4: Miscellaneous and transitional provisions

Article L1424-48

On the date of promulgation of the loi n° 96-369 du 3 mai 1996 relative aux services d'incendie et de secours, the departmental fire and rescue service whose creation is provided for in Article L. 142…

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