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French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Section 6: Mandates and their execution

Article 122

The examining magistrate may, depending on the case, issue a warrant for search, appearance, bringing in or arrest. The liberty and custody judge may issue a committal order. A search warrant may be i…

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Section 2: Scope of application

Article L314-2

I. - The provisions of this chapter apply to payment services provided by the payment service providers mentioned in Book V as part of the activities defined in II of Article L. 314-1. II. - The provi…

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French Intellectual Property CodeIn force
Section 3: Joint ownership of patents

Article L613-29

Co-ownership of a patent application or patent is governed by the following provisions: a) Each of the co-owners may exploit the invention for his own benefit, subject to equitable compensation for th…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Eligibility criteria.

Article L5422-1

I.-Employees who are fit for work and looking for work, who meet the conditions of age and previous activity, and whose : 1° Either the loss of employment is involuntary, or is treated as involuntary…

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French Commercial codeIn force
Chapter IV: Retailers' cooperative societies.

Article L124-13

The caisse centrale de crédit coopératif is authorised to carry out all financial transactions in favour of the companies formed in accordance with the provisions of this chapter, in particular to mak…

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French Code of civil procedureIn force
Title V ter : Procedure for preliminary rulings by the administrative courts

Article 126-14

When the court is seised of a preliminary question raised by an administrative court, the clerk's office summons to the hearing, at least one month in advance and by registered letter with acknowledge…

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French Cinema and Moving Image CodeIn force
Paragraph 2: Conditions relating to the method of distribution

Article 311-7

Audiovisual works eligible for automatic and selective financial support are works intended:1° Either for initial broadcast on a television service;2° Or for initial availability to the public on an o…

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French Commercial codeIn force
Subsection 2: Discipline.

Article L811-14

Disciplinary action shall be barred after ten years from the commission of the acts or, where the acts relate to professional practice, from the completion of the assignment on the occasion of which t…

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French Commercial codeIn force
Paragraph 2: Organisation and operation.

Article R814-136

The withdrawal of a member who has contributed exclusively his industry is notified to the company by registered letter with acknowledgement of receipt. It takes effect on the date indicated by the me…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Duties towards patients and newborn babies.

Article R4127-328

Except in emergencies and provided she is not failing in her duty of humanity or her obligation to assist, a midwife has the right to refuse care for professional or personal reasons. The midwife may…

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