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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
TITLE I: BUDGET AND ACCOUNTS

Article L2311-7

The allocation of grants is decided separately from the budget vote. However, for grants for which there are no conditions of award, the town council may decide: 1° To individualise the appropriations…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Chapter II: Criminal provisions.

Article L4212-7

Distributing or making available to the public unused medicinal products for human use collected from the public is punishable by two years' imprisonment and a fine of €30,000.

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French Commercial codeIn force
TITLE III: Provisions common to the various commercial companies.

Article L235-7

Where the nullity of acts and deliberations subsequent to the formation of the company is based on a breach of the rules of disclosure, any person with an interest in the regularisation of the act may…

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French Commercial codeIn force
TITLE V: Economic interest groupings.

Article L252-7

The provisions of the preceding chapter applicable to economic interest groupings under French law relating to accounting obligations, auditing of accounts and liquidation are applicable to European e…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Chapter I: General organisation.

Article L6141-7

Public health institutions are subject to a special administrative, budgetary, financial and accounting system, defined by this Title and specified by regulation. The provisions of the Public Contract…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Chapter V: Financial organisation.

Article L6145-7

Without prejudice to the fulfilment of their missions, public health institutions may, on a subsidiary basis, provide services, develop research activities and their results and exploit patents and li…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Chapter VI: Internal organisation.

Article L6146-7

Midwives are responsible for the general organisation of obstetric care and procedures within their remit. They take part in their evaluation and in research activities in collaboration with the pract…

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French Commercial codeIn force
Chapter III: Limited liability companies.

Article L223-7

Members' shares must be subscribed in full by the members. They must be fully paid up when they represent contributions in kind. Shares representing cash contributions must be paid up by at least one…

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French Commercial codeIn force
Chapter II: Sociétés en commandite simple.

Article L222-7

Twice a year, the limited partners have the right to be shown the company's books and documents and to ask questions in writing about the company's management, which must also be answered in writing.

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French Intellectual Property CodeIn force
Chapter III: Rights conferred by registration

Article L513-7

The rights conferred by the registration of a design shall not be exercised: a) On equipment installed on board ships or aircraft registered in another country when they temporarily enter French terri…

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