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French Intellectual Property CodeIn force
Section 1: General provisions

Article R122-1

For the application of the provisions of d of 3° of Article L. 122-5, the catalogue of a sale of graphic or plastic works of art means copies of a list, illustrated or not, distributed before a sale b…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 2: Research mentioned in 1° of Article L. 1121-1 requiring express authorisation involving the products mentioned in Articles L. 1125-1 to L. 1125-3

Article R1125-13-1

Annex II of Regulation (EC) 1223/2009 setting out the list of substances that may not be used in cosmetic products is applicable to the composition of cosmetic products used in research involving the…

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French Commercial codeIn force
Paragraph 1: Organisation and operation of the High Council

Article R821-1

The High Council deliberates on:1° The annual budget and its amendments during the year;2° The financial account and the allocation of the results;3° The accounting and financial regulations, which ar…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Paragraph 1: General rules.

Article D5842-1

Article R. 5211-1, with the exception of its second paragraph, is applicable in French Polynesia.

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French Commercial codeIn force
Paragraph 1: Declaration

Article A321-1

The certificates provided for in 2° of I and 4° of II of article

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French Code of civil enforcement proceduresIn force
Paragraph 2: Apprehension in the hands of a third party

Article R222-10

The delivery or apprehension shall be recorded in accordance with the provisions of article…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Paragraph 1: Scope of application.

Article R5132-1

The provisions of this section apply to the medicinal products mentioned in Article L. 5111-1, where these medicinal products :1° Are classified, by decision of the Director General of the Agence nati…

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French Public procurement codeIn force
Subsection 1: General conditions

Article R2142-1

The conditions for participation in the procurement procedure relating to the capacities of the candidate referred to in Article L. 2142-1, as well as the acceptable means of proof, shall be indicated…

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French Commercial codeIn force
Subsection 1: Verification of claims.

Article R624-1

The verification of claims is carried out by the mandataire judiciaire, the debtor and, where applicable, the designated auditors, present or duly summoned. If a claim other than that mentioned in art…

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French Customs CodeIn force
Section 1: Special provisions for ships.

Article 191

1. Foodstuffs and provisions not exceeding the necessary brought on board by ships coming from abroad are not subject to customs duties when they remain on board.2. Foodstuffs and provisions may only…

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