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French Insurance CodeIn force
Chapter V: Insurance against natural disasters.

Article L125-3

The contracts mentioned in article L. 125-1 are deemed to contain such a clause, notwithstanding any provision to the contrary.Standard clauses deemed to be in writing in these contracts are determine…

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French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylumIn force
Chapter II: HOLDING IN CUSTODY BY THE JUDGE FOR FREEDOMS AND DETENTION

Article L742-3

If the judge orders that detention be extended, it shall run for a period of twenty-eight days from the expiry of the forty-eight hour period referred to in article L. 741-1.

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Chapter III: Combating drug addiction.

Article L3833-3

In article L. 3423-1, the words "under the conditions set out in Chapters II and IV of Title I of this Book" do not apply in the French Southern and Antarctic Territories.

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French Labour CodeIn force
Chapter V: Breaches of the rules concerning the design, manufacture and marketing of work equipment and personal protective equipment

Article L4755-3

I.-A fine of up to €50,000 shall be imposed if an economic operator within the meaning of Article 3 of Regulation (EU) 2019/1020 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 June 2019 on market…

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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,…

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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…

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French Cinema and Moving Image CodeIn force
Chapter IV: Organisation of certain film screenings

Article L214-3

The conditions for authorising the associations and similar bodies mentioned in 2° of…

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French Sports CodeIn force
Chapter IV: Supporters

Article L224-3

The sports associations or companies mentioned in articles L. 122-2 and L. 122-12 that take part in competitions organised by a professional league, as defined in article L. 132-1, ensure dialogue wit…

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Chapter III: Offences relating to cheques and other non-cash money instruments

Article L163-3

Any person shall be liable to five years' imprisonment and a fine of 375,000 euros if he or she:1. Counterfeit or falsify a cheque or any other instrument referred to in article L. 133-4;2. Knowingly…

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