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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 2: Payment of contributions by the State or the region.

Article L6342-2

When a vocational training trainee covered by an employee social security scheme is paid by his or her employer, the State contributes to the employer's social security contributions in the same propo…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 2: Expression of wishes relating to the end of life

Article R1111-20

When considering taking a decision to limit or stop treatment in application of article L. 1111-4, and unless the advance directives already appear in the file in his possession, the doctor will consu…

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French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Section 2: Specific powers of the President of the Investigating Chamber

Article D43-2

For the application of the provisions of

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Procedures for informing the public about the guarantee granted.

Article D313-29

…the following statement in their surety bond contracts falling within the scope of articles D. 313-26 to D. 313-31 : "This commitment is covered by the surety guarantee mechanism mentioned in article…

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Procedures for informing the public about the guarantee granted.

Article D313-28

…companies shall provide the beneficiaries of the surety undertakings referred to in article D. 313-26, as well as any person who so requests, with all relevant information on the surety guarantee mec…

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French Commercial codeIn force
Subsection 2: Provisions applicable to regional chambers of commerce and industry

Article R712-21

Each agreement of objectives and means established pursuant to the second paragraph of Article L. 712-2 describes the actions financed in whole or in part by the tax for chamber expenses at regional l…

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Reorganisation and winding-up measures for Community credit institutions

Article R613-27

In the event of the implementation of a reorganisation measure or the opening of winding-up proceedings in respect of a credit institution, proof of the appointment of an administrator or liquidator b…

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Reorganisation and winding-up measures for Community credit institutions

Article R613-28

…repayment and the payment of interest or coupons are denominated in euros or in a single currency; 2° The minimum initial maturity of the security, debt claim, instrument or right is more than one ye…

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Reorganisation and winding-up measures for Community credit institutions

Article R613-24

I. - Where the competent court or the Autorité de contrôle prudentiel et de résolution decides to take a reorganisation or winding-up measure in respect of a credit institution with one or more branch…

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Reorganisation and winding-up measures for Community credit institutions

Article R613-25

…State in which the institution has a branch:1° The measures referred to in 3 of I of Article L. 613-21 ; 2° The judgement opening conciliation, safeguard or receivership proceedings;3° The judgement a…

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