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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 1: The Board of Directors

Article R7345-5

The Board of Directors is convened by its Chairman as often as the smooth running of the institution requires and at least four times a year. Meetings are convened at the request of the Minister for L…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Chapter VI: Special provisions applicable to studies of the performance of devices referred to in Article 1 of Regulation (EU) 2017/746 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 5 April 2017

Article L1126-5

…this control. They are subject to professional secrecy under the conditions defined by articles 226-13 and 226-14 of the French Penal Code.

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French Labour CodeIn force
Paragraph 3: Flexible working days

Article L3121-58

…y be concluded, within the limit of the number of days set in application of 3° of I of article L. 3121-64: 1° Managers who have autonomy in the organisation of their working hours and whose duties do…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Paragraph 3: Flexible working days

Article L3121-59

…ncrease applicable to the remuneration for this additional working time, which may not be less than 10%. This amendment is valid for the current year. It cannot be tacitly renewed.

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French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylumIn force
Section 2: Temporary documents issued when applying for a residence permit

Article L431-5

The issue of a provisional document issued in connection with an application for a residence permit, an asylum application certificate or a provisional residence permit does not have the effect of reg…

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French Code of civil enforcement proceduresIn force
Chapter IV: Seizure of assets placed in a safe deposit box

Article R224-5

…afe under the conditions set out in Article…

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French Code of civil enforcement proceduresIn force
Chapter V: Attachment of assets placed in a safe deposit box

Article R525-5

…safe, shall proceed as provided in Articles…

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French Consumer CodeIn force
Section 8: Hire purchase and hire with a promise to sell

Article L313-53

…se or lease contracts accompanied by a promise to sell relating to the properties mentioned in a of 1° of Article L. 313-1 are subject to the provisions of this chapter, under the conditions set out i…

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French Consumer CodeIn force
Section 8: Hire purchase and hire with a promise to sell

Article L313-55

…ments as well as any indexation terms and conditions. It also recalls the provisions of article L. 313-58.

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French Consumer CodeIn force
Section 8: Hire purchase and hire with a promise to sell

Article L313-54

Any advertisement made, received or perceived in France, which, irrespective of its medium, relates to one of the contracts governed by the provisions of this section, shall specify the identity of th…

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