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French Commercial codeIn force
Chapter V: Provisions adapting Book V.

Article L945-3

Article L. 511-60 reads as follows: "Art. L. 511-60-The procedures for applying the provisions of this sub-section are laid down by deliberation of the competent territorial authority. "

AI translation · Updated 6 Nov 2023Open Article
French Consumer CodeIn force
Paragraph 2: Criminal penalties

Article L242-33

The fact that a professional, on the pretext of presenting candidates for marriage or a stable union, brings together or causes to communicate persons, one of whom is remunerated by him, or is placed,…

AI translation · Updated 8 Nov 2023Open Article
French Sports CodeIn force
Section 1: Distribution of tasks and responsibilities between the State and the Regions

Article L114-3

The sports resources, expertise and performance centres may, on behalf of the region, carry out the following tasks: 1° Ensure the reception and support of regional sportsmen and women, where applicab…

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French Public procurement codeIn force
Subsection 1: Central purchasing bodies

Article L2113-3

A purchaser who uses a central purchasing body for a centralised purchasing activity may also entrust it with auxiliary purchasing activities, without applying the award procedures provided for in thi…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Chapter II: Manufacture and sale of beverages.

Article L3322-3

The following are prohibited in France, except for export abroad: the manufacture, possession and circulation for the purpose of sale, the offering for sale, the sale and offer free of charge: 1° Wine…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 2: Definitions.

Article L7311-3

A traveller, sales representative or sales representative is any person who: 1° Works for one or more employers; 2° Is in fact exclusively and constantly engaged in the profession of representative; 3…

AI translation · Updated 5 Nov 2023Open Article
French Insurance CodeIn force
Section II: Compulsory sickness, invalidity and maternity insurance scheme for farmers and their self-employed family members (AMEXA).

Article L442-3

In accordance with Articles L. 731-30 and L. 731-32 of the French Rural and Maritime Fishing Code, persons subject to the compulsory sickness, invalidity and maternity insurance scheme for farmers and…

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French Tourism CodeIn force
Chapter 1: Provisions relating to Guadeloupe, French Guiana, Martinique and Réunion.

Article L161-3

In the overseas regions and departments, the Regional Council and the General Council may by agreement create a single body to exercise the powers devolved to the Regional Tourism Committees and the D…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Chapter I: Medical professions.

Article L4421-3

For the application of article L. 4112-2 to Wallis and Futuna and until the creation of the competent order in application of the provisions of article L. 4421-9, the second paragraph of article L. 41…

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French Commercial codeIn force
Section 1: Offences relating to subsidiaries, holdings and controlled companies

Article L247-3

A fine of 18,000 euros shall be imposed on the chairmen, directors, members of the management board, managing directors or managers of companies for contravening the provisions of articles L. 233-29 t…

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