French Consumer CodeIn force
Paragraph 1: Civil penalties
Article L132-16
Any contract concluded as a result of an unlawful commercial practice mentioned in article L. 121-12 is null and void.
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Any contract concluded as a result of an unlawful commercial practice mentioned in article L. 121-12 is null and void.
The provisions of this section are of public order.
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