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French Sports CodeIn force
Paragraph 1: Obligation to declare

Article A322-5

When changes are made to the facilities of a swimming pool or bathing area, these must be declared in accordance with the procedure laid down in article A. 322-4.

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French Intellectual Property CodeIn force
Section 1: Submission of applications

Article R612-5

The patent application must, within one month of the filing of the documents, be followed by payment of: 1° The filing fee; 2° The search report fee, unless the application has been filed in the form…

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French Intellectual Property CodeIn force
Section 1: International trade mark

Article R717-5

The time limit for filing an opposition, in accordance with Article L. 712-4, runs from the publication of the Gazette by the World Intellectual Property Organisation. The opposition is notified to th…

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French Consumer CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Content of information

Article D217-5

Any commercial guarantee contract referred to in Article L. 224-25-27, entered into in connection with the supply of digital content and digital services includes a box in accordance with the model sh…

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French Consumer CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Overall effective rate

Article R314-5

The following are not included in the annual percentage rate of charge: 1° Costs relating to the acquisition of the properties mentioned in a of 1° of article L. 313-1 as well as the related taxes, no…

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French Consumer CodeIn force
Section 1: Organisation and operation

Article R712-5

For the application of the provisions of 2° of article R. 712-2, the prefect appoints by decree, for a renewable period of two years, a person and his alternate whom he chooses from a departmental lis…

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French Consumer CodeIn force
Section 1: Commencement of proceedings

Article R742-5

The list provided for in article L. 742-4 is drawn up by the public prosecutor.

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French Consumer CodeIn force
Section 1: Organisation and operation

Article R823-5

The Board of Directors meets at least three times a year in ordinary session.Except in emergencies, the place, date and agenda are notified at least two weeks in advance to the members of the Board of…

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French Consumer CodeIn force
Section 1: Tasks and operation

Article R822-5

The Board of Directors elects from among its members, for the duration of the term of office of its members, a Chairman and a Vice-Chairman, the latter automatically replacing the absent or impeded Ch…

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French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylumIn force
Paragraph 1: Board of Directors

Article R121-5

…Office for Immigration and Integration comprises, in addition to its Chairman and two Members of Parliament appointed one by the National Assembly and the other by the Senate, fifteen members:1° Eight…

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