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French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylumIn force
Section 2: Administrative detention

Article R752-3

The administrative authority competent to order the detention of a foreign national seeking asylum pursuant to article L. 752-2 is the département prefect and, in Paris, the police prefect.

AI translation · Updated 7 Nov 2023Open Article
French Sports CodeIn force
Section 2: Freedom of dissemination

Article L333-9

Major sporting events are broadcast under the conditions defined by articles 20-2 and 20-3 of law no. 86-1067 of 30 September 1986 on freedom of communication.

AI translation · Updated 8 Nov 2023Open Article
French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Salary

Article D6222-26

…cond year of the contract; c) 55% of the minimum growth wage during the third year of the contract; 2° For young people aged between eighteen and twenty: a) 43% of the minimum growth wage during the f…

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French Sports CodeIn force
Section 1: Medical certificate

Article L231-2

…conditions under which a medical certificate may be required for the issue or renewal of a licence; 2° The nature, frequency and content of the medical examinations required to obtain this certificate…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Chapter I: Employer's obligations.

Article L4121-2

…Article L. 4121-1 on the basis of the following general principles of prevention: 1° Avoid risks ; 2° Assess the risks that cannot be avoided; 3° Combating risks at source; 4° Adapting work to people…

AI translation · Updated 6 Nov 2023Open Article
French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Chapter I: Provisions applicable before the Examining Magistrate and the Examining Chamber

Article D47-27

…ly to be handed down, unless the provisions of the first paragraph of article 706-120 of this Code; 2° Where the investigating judge issues an order of no criminal responsibility on grounds of mental…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Chapter I: Protection and promotion of maternal and child health.

Article L2421-5

Article L. 2132-2-2 is applicable to Wallis and Futuna.

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French Commercial codeIn force
Subsection 5: Subscription, purchase or pledge by companies of their own shares.

Article L225-213

The provisions of articles L. 225-209-2, L. 225-206 and L. 22-10-62 do not apply to fully paid-up shares acquired following a universal transfer of assets or following a court decision. However, share…

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French Intellectual Property CodeIn force
Chapter III: Rights conferred by the trade mark

Article L713-2

…rade mark and used for goods or services identical to those for which the trade mark is registered; 2° A sign identical or similar to the trade mark and used for goods or services identical or similar…

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French Cinema and Moving Image CodeIn force
Section 5: Aid for collective operations

Article 322-26

…tities that meet the following conditions:1° Be incorporated as a commercial company or association;2° Be established in France;3° Have chairmen, directors or managers and the majority of their direct…

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