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French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Chapter II: Provisions applicable before the Court of Cassation

Article R*49-33

The Cour de cassation is not obliged to refer to the Conseil constitutionnel a priority question of constitutionality challenging, on the same grounds, a legislative provision already before the Conse…

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French General Tax CodeIn force
D: Flat-rate tax on network companies

Article 1519 H

I. - The flat-rate tax mentioned in Article 1635-0 quinquies applies to radio stations whose power requires a notice, agreement or declaration to the Agence nationale des fréquences pursuant to Articl…

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Section 7: Prudential provisions

Article L511-41-2

…e credit institution, investment firm or financial institution within the meaning of Article L. 511-21, or which hold an equity interest in such an institution or undertaking are required to comply, o…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 4: Control consultation and other common provisions

Article R2212-15

…health establishment that has signed the agreement. The doctor or midwife will inform her that she may be admitted to this facility at any time.The woman is also given a liaison sheet, drawn up joint…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 3: Operation

Article L2316-15

The Central Works Council meets at least once every six months at the company's head office, convened by the employer. It may hold exceptional meetings at the request of the majority of its members.

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 3: Operation.

Article L2352-15

…ial negotiating body and the experts who assist them are bound by the professional secrecy and discretion requirements set out in Article L. 2325-5.

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French Consumer CodeIn force
Section 3: Operation

Article D821-15

The secretariat of the National Consumer Council is provided by the departments of the Minister responsible for consumer affairs.

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Subsection 3: Responsibilities.

Article L2541-15

The Town Council has the right to ensure that its decisions are implemented. To this end, it may require the mayor to submit documents and accounts to it.

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Subsection 3: Responsibilities

Article L4422-15

The Assembly settles the affairs of Corsica by its deliberations. It supervises the Executive Council. The Assembly votes the budget, adopts the administrative accounts, adopts the plan for the sustai…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Section 3: Operation.

Article L5212-15

…supervisory committees, the composition or appointment of staff, the formation and approval of budgets, the approval of accounts, the rules of internal administration and accounting are applicable to…

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