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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Internal regulations

Article R1423-28

The rules of procedure are displayed on the premises of the industrial tribunal. They may be amended by the general meeting convened pursuant to article R. 1423-23 and, where applicable, by the restri…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Chapter III: Assistance and representation of the parties

Article D1453-2-5

The list of union representatives is reviewed every four years. It may be amended at any time if necessary, by addition or removal. A person may be removed from the list of trade union representatives…

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French Commercial codeIn force
Subsection 1: Mandate

Article R722-11

The President of the Commercial Court is deputised in his functions by a Vice-President. The latter is appointed under the same conditions as those provided for deputising in the event of impediment i…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 1: Health nurseries.

Article R2324-8

Nurseries for children with cerebral palsy must comply with the standards for the rehabilitation of children set out in annex XXIV bis of decree no. 56-284 of 9 March 1956 supplementing decree no. 46-…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Chapter I: Implementation.

Article L2331-4

The undertakings referred to in points a and c of paragraph 5 of Article 3 of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 of 20 January 2004 on concentrations shall not be regarded as dominant undertakings.

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French General Tax CodeIn force
Va: Other forms of solidarity

Article 1691 bis A

…ent tax provided for in Article 1635 quater A with the taxpayer(s) mentioned in Article 1635 quater C.

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

Article R521-10

Where the foreign national is in the case provided for in c or d of 2° of Article L. 542-2, the Prefect may take a decision to refuse to issue the asylum application certificate.

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Subsection 2: Rates for local tax on outdoor advertising

Article L2333-11

At the end of the transitional period provided for in C of article L. 2333-16, the increase in the basic rate per square metre of a stand is limited to €5 compared with the previous year.

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Sub-paragraph 7: Coordinating provisions

Article R214-231-1

The financing bodies referred to in 2°c of A of article R. 332-2 of the Insurance Code are financing bodies within the meaning of article L. 214-166-2 of this Code.

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Obligations of owners of all or part of built-up buildings with regard to detection

Article R1334-19

Before demolishing any of the buildings referred to in article R. 1334-14, the owners of these buildings must carry out a survey of the materials and products on list C containing asbestos.

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