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French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylumIn force
Section 5: Visiting foreign nationals

Article L426-20

A foreign national who provides proof that he/she can live on his/her own resources, which must be at least equal to the annual net minimum growth wage, irrespective of the allowance for disabled adul…

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French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylumIn force
Section 1: Decision to place in waiting area

Article L341-2

…f an officer in a category set by regulation.This decision is entered in a register mentioning the civil status of the person concerned and the date and time on which the decision to place him/her was…

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French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylumIn force
Section 1: Renewal of residence permit

Article L433-2

Subject to the provisions of articles L. 411-5 and L. 432-3, a resident card is renewable by right.

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French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylumIn force
Section 1: Rights of foreign nationals in waiting zones

Article L343-2

When a foreign minor who is not accompanied by a legal representative is not authorised to enter France, the public prosecutor, notified immediately by the administrative authority, appoints an ad hoc…

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French Code of civil procedureIn force
Subsection III: The expert's opinion.

Article 284-1

If the expert so requests, a copy of the judgment rendered in the light of his opinion shall be sent to him or handed to him by the court clerk.

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French Code of civil procedureIn force
Sub-section II: Expertise operations.

Article 278-1

The expert may be assisted in the performance of his mission by the person of his choice, who acts under his control and responsibility.

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 1: Early termination of the contract.

Article L1243-2

…243-1, the fixed-term employment contract may be terminated before expiry of the term at the initiative of the employee, where the latter provides proof of the conclusion of a permanent contract. Unle…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Chapter II: Authorisation of establishments taking samples.

Article L1242-2

No fee-for-service remuneration may be received by practitioners carrying out tissue and cell retrieval with a view to donation for this activity.

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French Insurance CodeIn force
Section I: Compensation for victims of acts of terrorism and other offences.

Article L422-2

…ired to make an offer of compensation to any victim within three months of the date on which it receives proof of the victim's injuries. This provision also applies in the event of a worsening of the…

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French Tourism CodeIn force
Section 1: National approval for social and family tourism organisations.

Article R412-2

…omes" that they manage, these organisations must implement a reception policy that promotes social diversity and includes : 1° Priority during school holidays, except in establishments specialising in…

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