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French Civil CodeIn force
Section 3: Rules governing the devolution of surnames and customary names

Article 311-21

…latest within three years of the child's birth. Where this article, the second paragraph of article 311-23, article 342-12 or article 357 in respect of a joint child, the name previously devolved or c…

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French Civil CodeIn force
Section 3: Common provisions

Article 20-3

In the cases referred to in the previous article, no one may repudiate French nationality unless he proves that he has by descent the nationality of a foreign country.

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French Code of civil enforcement proceduresIn force
Subsection 1: Report on the description of the premises

Article R322-3

The bailiff may use any appropriate means to describe the premises and may be assisted by any qualified professional if necessary.

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Composition and appointment of members

Article D1123-30

In the event of a vacancy occurring during the term of office, a replacement shall be appointed under the same conditions as the appointment for the remainder of the term of office.

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Subsection 4: Cemeteries and funeral operations (R).

Article R2512-36

In the case provided for in

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 5: Special provisions applicable to work equipment used for lifting loads

Article R4323-33

It is forbidden to lift a load greater than that marked on the appliance and, where applicable, on the load plate, except during tests or trials.

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 3: General principles relating to the composition of National Professional Councils

Article D4021-3

For each healthcare profession or, where appropriate, for each speciality, the national professional councils ensure balanced representation of the different modes of practice.

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Paragraph 2: Approval of AIFM established in a third country

Article R532-32

In the case provided for in Article L. 532-33, the Autorité des marchés financiers shall participate, with the competent authorities of the other possible reference Member States, in the joint procedu…

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French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Paragraph 1: Recognition of European investigation decisions

Article 694-32

…es of offences for which an investigation decision may not be refused pursuant to 8° of article 694-31 are as follows:

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 1: General provisions

Article R1313-3

The network referred to in Article R. 1313-1 includes, in particular:1° The French Environment and Energy Management Agency ;2° The Agence nationale de sécurité du médicament et des produits de santé…

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