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French Code of civil procedureIn force
Section 1a: Documents countersigned by lawyers

Article 1546-3

A deed of procedure countersigned by a lawyer is drawn up jointly by the lawyers of the parties to a dispute which may or may not have given rise to referral to a court, outside or as part of a partic…

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Chapter II: Overseas application of the provisions of European Union law on monetary and financial matters

Article L712-9

For the application of the regulations mentioned in articles L. 712-7 and L. 712-8 in Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon, New Caledonia, French Polynesia and the Wallis and Futuna Islands: 1° References to the…

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French Insurance CodeIn force
Title II: Information to be provided by distributors and rules of conduct

Article R521-2

…and L. 522-4, are communicated to the policyholder or member in a clear, accurate and non-misleading manner. If, pursuant to the provisions of article L. 521-6, this information is communicated by me…

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French Insurance CodeIn force
Section IV: Record-keeping relating to investments, contracts, claims and reinsurance

Article A343-4

A permanent inventory of investments must be kept under the following conditions: a) Entries and withdrawals of investments must be recorded therein, independently of their entry in the accounts, no l…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Beneficiaries.

Article L3332-2

…e left the company on retirement or early retirement may continue to contribute to the company savings plan. In companies employing at least one employee and less than two hundred and fifty employees,…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Chapter I: Medical professions.

Article L4441-5

Disciplinary proceedings against a doctor may only be brought before the disciplinary chamber by one of the following persons or authorities: 1° The Conseil national or the body of the Medical Council…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Chapter III: Health centres.

Article L6323-1-1

…iatives, therapeutic patient education and social initiatives, in particular with a view to promoting access to rights and healthcare for the most vulnerable people or those who do not have access to…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Section 2: The Executive Council

Article LO6222-6

Nominations for the various posts on the Executive Council shall be lodged with the President within one hour of the election of the President of the Territorial Council. If, on expiry of this time li…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
CHAPTER I: Publicity and entry into force

Article LO6341-2

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Section 2: The Executive Council

Article LO6322-6

Nominations for the various posts on the Executive Council shall be lodged with the President within one hour of the election of the President of the Territorial Council. If, on expiry of this time li…

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