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French Sports CodeIn force
Annexes II

Article Annexe II-12-3

…stablished by the documents produced at the time of the first service 1. Copy of identity document; 2. Copy of skills certificate or training certificate; 3. Copy of documents certifying that the decl…

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French Consumer CodeIn force
Section 6: Right of withdrawal applicable to distance and off-premises contracts

Article L221-25

…consumer wishes performance of a service or contract mentioned in the first paragraph of Article L. 221-4 begins before the end of the withdrawal period provided for in article L. 221-18 and if the co…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Seasonal workers

Article R5221-25

…roved by the territorially competent Prefect in accordance with the criteria set out in article R. 5221-16 and subject to the assessment conditions set out in articles R. 5221-20 and R. 5221-21. The p…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Section 3: Composition and operation of the Steering Committee

Article R1221-25

Policy Council members are bound by the obligation of professional discretion with regard to any information that comes to their knowledge in this capacity. The duties of Chairman and member of the Po…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 4: Use and storage of explosive and flammable substances

Article R4227-25

…n to deposit or allow to remain the substances, preparations or materials mentioned in articles R. 4227-22 and R. 4227-24 in staircases, passages and corridors, under staircases and near exits from pr…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Subsection 4 - Individual right to training

Article R7227-25-2

Within the limit of the maximum amount set in application of 3° of article R. 1621-7 of the present code, the councillor to the Martinique assembly and the executive councillor acquire their individua…

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French Intellectual Property CodeIn force
Subsection 3: Compulsory licences for patents relating to the manufacture of pharmaceutical products for export to countries with public health problems

Article R613-25-2

…ive its opinion on whether the application complies with Articles 6 to 10 of Regulation (EC) No 816/2006. The procedure applicable is that set out in Articles R. 613-11, R. 613-12, R. 613-15 et R. 613…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 3: Leave of absence and maternity leave.

Article L1225-25

At the end of her maternity leave, the employee returns to her previous job or to a similar job with at least equivalent pay.

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 3: One-stop shop for live performances

Article R7122-25

The State-authorised body referred to in article L. 7122-23 sends the regional prefect the information required to verify compliance with the annual ceiling referred to in article R. 7122-13.

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French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylumIn force
Section 5: Rights guaranteed to foreign nationals during legal proceedings

Article L743-25

…d in which he is held at the disposal of the courts, under the conditions laid down in article L. 742-2, the foreign national is given the opportunity, if he so wishes, to contact his lawyer and a thi…

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