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Showing 14611470 of 28995 articles for Art. 20 mai 1997

French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Section 5: Citizens' reserve for territorial cohesion

Article D1233-29

…rvist's mission within the limit of the registration period provided for by article 5 of decree no. 2017-930 of 9 May 2017 relating to the civic reserve.

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Subsection 1: French regulated markets

Article D763-5

…of the same table:Applicable articlesIn the wording resulting from the decreeD. 421-7 to D. 421-9n° 2007-904 of 15 May 2007

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Subsection 1: French regulated markets

Article D762-5

…of the same table:Applicable articlesIn the wording resulting from the decreeD. 421-7 to D. 421-9n° 2007-904 of 15 May 2007

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French Labour CodeIn force
Paragraph 6: Transmission of documents

Article D6323-21-2

Articles R. 6332-30 to R. 6332-32 are applicable to the regional joint inter-professional committees. The documents provided for in articles R. 6332-30 and R. 6332-31 are also sent to the Regional Pre…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Subsection 2: Aid for veterinary students

Article D1511-59

…ed for in II of article L. 1511-9 of this code. The monthly amount of this allowance may not exceed 20% of the gross monthly salary of the first step (non-executive trainee) of the national collective…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
CHAPTER IV : Revenue

Article L6364-5

…ases in charges for the collectivity of Saint-Martin resulting from the transfer of powers to it.In 2008, its amount is 2,653,706 euros. This amount corresponds to the average annual amount of funding…

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Sub-paragraph 1: Common provisions.

Article R214-91

…on of the real estate collective investment undertaking by the Autorité des marchés financiers, the 20% limit mentioned in article R. 214-85 , the 20% ratio mentioned in article R. 214-86 and the 60%…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 3: Supplementary provisions

Article L3122-22

…pector may authorise the definition of a period different from that provided for in article L. 3122-20, in compliance with article L. 3122-2, after consulting the trade union delegates and the social…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Calculation and payment procedures.

Article L5422-6

…under conditions laid down, depending on the case, by the agreement provided for in article L. 5422-20 or by decree of the Conseil d'Etat.

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Subsection 1: French regulated markets

Article D764-5

…of the same table:Applicable articlesIn the wording resulting from the decreeD. 421-7 to D. 421-9n° 2007-904 of 15 May 2007

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