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French Intellectual Property CodeIn force
Chapter II: Semiconductor products

Article L622-3

The right to the deposit belongs to the creator or his successor in title. If a deposit has been made in violation of the rights of the creator or his successor in title, the injured party may claim t…

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French Consumer CodeIn force
Section 2: Advertising and general information

Article L313-3

Any advertising document made available to the borrower relating to one of the transactions referred to in article L. 313-1 states that the borrower has a ten-day cooling-off period, that the sale is…

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French Consumer CodeIn force
Chapter III: Counterfeiting and other product-related offences

Article L413-3

The provisions of articles L. 413-1 and L. 413-2 do not apply to fresh, fermented or spoiled fruit and vegetables.

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 1: Composition

Article L2314-3

I.- The following attend the meetings provided for in the first and second paragraphs of Article L. 2315-27 in an advisory capacity on agenda items relating to health, safety and working conditions an…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Responsibilities

Article L2316-3

If the appointment of an expert provided for in sub-section 10 of section 3 of chapter V of this title is envisaged in the context of the projects mentioned in article L. 2316-2, it is carried out by…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 1: Referee.

Article L2524-3

When the dispute is submitted to arbitration, the documents drawn up as part of the conciliation or mediation procedures are given to the arbitrator.

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 1: Principles.

Article L3132-3

In the interests of employees, the weekly rest day is Sunday.

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Privileges.

Article L3253-3

The remuneration provided for in the first paragraph of Article L. 3253-2 includes : 1° Wages, salaries or commissions as such ; 2° Additional benefits, in particular the compensation provided for in…

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French Commercial codeIn force
Chapter III: Subsidiaries, holdings and controlled companies

Article L233-3

I.- For the purposes of sections 2 and 4 of this chapter, any natural person or legal entity is deemed to control another:

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French Commercial codeIn force
Chapter IV: Bankruptcy and other offences.

Article L654-3

Bankruptcy is punishable by five years' imprisonment and a fine of €75,000.

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