The commission agent shall be bound to carry out transactions covered by the commission
contract in accordance with the instructions of the principal.
Where the commission contract contains specific instructions, the commission agent shall
strictly comply with them except, where need be, he takes the initiative to have contract
terminated on the ground that such instructions are against the nature of the contract or the
customs and usages of the commercial sector.
Where instructions are only indicative, the commission agent shall act as if his own interests
were at stake while following as closely as possible the instructions received.
Where instructions are optional, or where specific instructions are not given, the commission
agent shall to the best of his ability serve the interests of the principal, and the respect of the
customs and usages.
Official translation
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In force from 17 April 1997
Source page 47