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French Civil Aviation CodeIn force
CHAPTER I: REGISTRATION AND NATIONALITY OF AIRCRAFT.

Article L121-10

Entry in the registration register is equivalent to a title. The register is public and anyone may obtain a certified copy.

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French Cinema and Moving Image CodeIn force
Chapter I: Cinematographic exhibition rights

Article L211-1

Cinematographic representation is subject to obtaining an operating licence issued by the Minister of Culture.This licence may be refused or issued subject to conditions for reasons relating to the pr…

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French Code of civil enforcement proceduresIn force
Chapter III: Sales transactions

Article L233-1

Only distraining or opposing creditors who have made themselves known prior to the sale are entitled to claim the sale price.

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French Code of civil enforcement proceduresIn force
Chapter I: General provisions

Article L231-1

Any creditor in possession of a writ of execution evidencing a debt due and payable may proceed with the seizure and sale of intangible rights, other than claims for sums of money, held by the debtor.

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French Public procurement codeIn force
Chapter V: Purchasing techniques

Article L2125-1

The purchaser may, in compliance with the rules applicable to the procedures defined in this Title, use purchasing techniques to pre-select economic operators likely to meet its needs or to enable ten…

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French Public procurement codeIn force
Chapter I: Determining the applicable procedural rules

Article L3121-1

The concession-granting authority is free to organise an advertising and competitive tendering procedure leading to the selection of the concessionaire in compliance with the provisions of Chapters I…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
TITLE I: POLICE

Article L2216-1

The municipality's liability is eliminated or mitigated where a State authority has substituted itself for the mayor in implementing police measures, in circumstances or under conditions not provided…

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Section 4: Admission to trading

Article L421-16

…te of suspension may be cleared and settled under the conditions defined by the rules of the market.II. - For the implementation of the emergency measures provided for in Articles 18 to 21 of Regulati…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Chapter I: Classification of beverages.

Article L3321-1

For the purposes of regulating their manufacture, sale and consumption, beverages are divided into four groups:1° Non-alcoholic beverages: mineral or carbonated waters, fruit or vegetable juices that…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Chapter VII: Ethics.

Article L4127-1

A code of ethics, specific to each of the professions of doctor, dental surgeon and midwife, prepared by the national council of the order concerned, is issued in the form of a decree by the Conseil d…

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