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French Consumer CodeIn force
Subsection 5: Miscellaneous provisions

Article L224-25-29

The provisions of this section do not deprive the consumer of the right to exercise the action resulting from the warranty for hidden defects as set out in articles 1641 to 1649 of the Civil Code or a…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
TITLE II: REAL ESTATE SUBJECT TO AN EXCLUSIVE RIGHT OF USE

Article L2421-20

The legislative provisions and usages which governed the land shall cease definitively to have effect in respect of any such land over which the right of enjoyment is extinguished pursuant to the prov…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Title VII: Salary funds.

Article L471-2

The sums paid in must remain unavailable for at least five years. They are made available to the employee or his beneficiaries, at their request, in the event of redundancy, invalidity corresponding t…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 1: Successive contracts with the same employee.

Article L1244-2

Seasonal employment contracts as defined in 3° of article L. 1242-2 may include a renewal clause for the following season. A collective labour agreement may stipulate that any employer who has employe…

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French Tourism CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Common provisions applicable to tourist offices

Article L133-2

The legal status and organisational procedures of the Tourist Office are determined by the Town Council. Where this body takes the form of a public industrial and commercial establishment, the provisi…

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French Public procurement codeIn force
Section 1: Assessment of the project implementation method

Article L2212-2

…assessment of how the project is to be carried out is submitted for the opinion of an expert body set up by regulation.

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French Public procurement codeIn force
Section 1: General rules relating to performance conditions

Article L3114-2

The conditions of performance of a concession contract may take into account considerations relating to the economy, innovation, the environment, the social field or employment, provided that they are…

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French Public procurement codeIn force
Section 1: Concession contracts concluded under international rules

Article L3212-2

When they are concluded by conceding authorities, concession contracts concluded: 1° According to the procedure specific to an international organisation when the concession contract is entirely finan…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Paragraph 1: Introduction of part-time working arrangements

Article L3123-26

In the absence of a collective agreement, part-time working hours may be worked on the employer's initiative, after consulting the social and economic committee. In companies without staff representat…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 1: Entry on the roll of the order

Article L4112-2

The doctor, dental surgeon or midwife who applies to be entered on the roll provided for in article L. 4112-1 must demonstrate sufficient knowledge of the French language. In case of doubt, the presid…

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