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French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Paragraph 1: Transmission of the request by the public prosecutor.

Article 728-15

The representative of the Public Prosecutor's Office at the court which handed down the sentencing decision shall be competent to forward to the competent authority of another Member State of the Euro…

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French Commercial codeIn force
Chapter I: Judgment of compulsory liquidation.

Article L641-15

…y order that the liquidator or the administrator, where one has been appointed, be the addressee of mail addressed to the debtor.The debtor, informed in advance, may attend the opening of the mail. Ho…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 3: Practice of the profession by students.

Article D4151-15

…o practise the profession of midwife as a replacement under the conditions laid down in article L. 4151-6 may be granted to student midwives enrolled in a higher education establishment offering train…

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French Public procurement codeIn force
Subsection 6: Referral to advisory committees for the amicable settlement of disputes

Article D2197-15

Referrals to the committee may be made by the purchaser or by the contract holder.Referrals shall be made by means of a detailed note setting out the grounds for the dispute and, where appropriate, th…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Biological analyses and screening tests.

Article D1221-15

Blood and its components may only be used to prepare in vitro diagnostic medical devices if the results of the tests and analyses provided for in b, c and d of 5° of Article D. 1221-6 are negative. Ho…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Subsection 1: General rules (R)

Article R4134-15

The regional prefect and the president of the regional council shall be heard by the regional economic, social and environmental council with their agreement or at their request. Any qualified person…

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French Public procurement codeIn force
Subsection 3: Provisional prices

Article R2112-15

Subject to the provisions of article R. 2112-17, purchasers may conclude contracts at provisional prices.

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French Commercial codeIn force
Subsection 3: Provisions applicable to sociétés d'exercice libéral.

Article R814-151

The company may not be subject to disciplinary proceedings independently of those brought against the partners practising within it.

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 3: Employment contract

Article D5134-156

Where an employment contract is concluded on a part-time basis, it may not be less than half-time.

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Sub-paragraph 1: Specialised professional funds

Article L214-157

…any will send them formal notice. One month after this formal notice has been sent, and if it has remained without effect, the management company and, where applicable, the SICAV may, ipso jure, sell…

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