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Showing 12711280 of 62179 articles for Art. 25-8 II al. 2

French Code of civil procedureIn force
Subsection 2: Conciliation led by the judge

Article 825

…e and the summons specify that each party may be assisted by one of the persons listed in Article 762.

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French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Section 1: Registration in the file

Article R53-8-8

The file manager checks the validity of the information recorded and, as appropriate, refuses or deletes records that do not comply with legal requirements.

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French Code of civil procedureIn force
Chapter II: Mediation.

Article 131-8

The mediator does not have investigative powers. However, he may, with the agreement of the parties and for the purposes of the mediation, hear third parties who consent. The mediator may not be appoi…

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French Civil CodeIn force
Chapter II: Cohabitation

Article 515-8

Cohabitation is a de facto union, characterized by a shared life of stability and continuity, between two people, of different sexes or the same sex, who live as a couple.

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French Cinema and Moving Image CodeIn force
Chapter II: Ethics

Article 132-8

…apply to persons heard pursuant to articles…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Chapter II: Chiropodists.

Article L4322-8

…th the Order on a self-employed or employed basis who meet the conditions laid down in article L. 4322-11-1. The Minister for Health is represented on the National Council in an advisory capacity.The…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Chapter II: Opticians.

Article L4362-8

When the authorisation to practise or the declaration of provision of services is issued, the optician must have the language skills required to practise the profession and those relating to the syste…

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French Insurance CodeIn force
Section II: Investments

Article R385-8

Supplementary occupational pension funds may not cover up to 30% of their liabilities with matching assets.

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French Commercial codeIn force
Chapter II: Responsibilities.

Article L462-8

…ing on the part of the referrer, or if the facts are time-barred within the meaning of Article L. 462-7, or if it considers that the facts invoked do not fall within its jurisdiction.It may also rejec…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Chapter II: Advertising.

Article L5122-8

Advertising to the public for a medicinal product mentioned in article L. 5122-6 as well as advertising campaigns to the public for vaccinations are subject to prior authorisation from the Agence nati…

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