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French Tourism CodeIn force
Section 1: General provisions

Article L411-2

…territory by beneficiaries for their holidays, transport, accommodation, meals or leisure activities. Holiday vouchers may also be given in payment of expenses incurred on the territory of the Member…

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French Code of civil enforcement proceduresIn force
Section 1: General provisions

Article L142-2

Where the bailiff has entered the premises in the absence of the debtor or any other person present, he shall ensure that the door or exit through which he entered is closed.

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French Public procurement codeIn force
Section 1: Automatic exclusions

Article L2141-2

…to paying the taxes, contributions or levies, together with any accrued interest, penalties or fines.

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French Public procurement codeIn force
Section 1: General rules

Article L2112-2

The terms of the contract specify the conditions under which the services are to be provided, which must be linked to the purpose of the contract.The conditions under which the services are to be prov…

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French Public procurement codeIn force
Section 1: Authorised buyers

Article L2211-2

…f another legal entity governed by public or private law, with a view to the performance of its tasks. In this case, an agreement is signed between the purchaser who concludes the partnership contract…

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French Public procurement codeIn force
Subsection 1: General provisions

Article L2197-2

The parties to a private law contract may have recourse to a third party conciliator or mediator, under the conditions laid down by the provisions of Chapter I of Title VI of Book I and Chapter II of…

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French Public procurement codeIn force
Section 1: Purchasing pooling

Article L2313-2

…ies or services intended for buyers;2° The award of defence or security contracts intended for buyers.

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French Public procurement codeIn force
Section 1: Quasi-regulation

Article L2511-2

…l is exercised jointly with other contracting authorities under the conditions laid down in Article L. 2511-3 ; 2° Or another legal entity controlled by the same contracting authority, provided that t…

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French Public procurement codeIn force
Section 1: Quasi-regulation

Article L3211-2

…is exercised jointly with other contracting authorities, under the conditions laid down in article L. 3211-3; 2° Or another legal entity controlled by the same contracting authority, provided that th…

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French Public procurement codeIn force
Subsection 1: Automatic exclusions

Article L3123-2

…r social security contributions due are excluded from the procedure for awarding concession contracts. The list of these taxes, levies, contributions or social security contributions is set by an orde…

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