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French Code of civil procedureIn force
Section I: The proceedings.

Article 3

The judge ensures that the proceedings run smoothly; he has the power to set time limits and order the necessary measures.

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French Civil CodeIn force
Preliminary Title: Publication, effects and application of laws in general

Article 3

The laws of police and security bind all who inhabit the territory. Immovables, even those owned by foreigners, are governed by French law. The laws concerning the status and capacity of persons gover…

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French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Subtitle I: Public and civil proceedings

Article 3

The civil action may be brought at the same time as the public action and before the same court. It will be admissible for all counts of damage, both material and bodily or moral, arising from the act…

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French Customs CodeIn force
Chapter I: General information.

Article 3

1. Customs laws and regulations must be applied without regard to the status of persons. 2. Goods imported or exported by the State or on its behalf are not subject to any immunity or waiver.

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French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylumIn force
Appendices

Article Annexe 3

ANNEX 3 MENTIONED IN ARTICLES R. 142-13, R. 142-14, R. 142-18, R. 142-21, R. 414-5 AND R. 431-1 PERSONAL DATA WHICH MAY BE RECORDED IN THE AGDREF2 AUTOMATED PROCESSING SYSTEM PROVIDED FOR IN ARTICLE

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Annex I

Article Rubrique 3

Heading 3-Expenses relating to the performance of elective or representative duties31. Allowances 311. Functional allowance of a local elected representative 3111. First payment 1. Deliberation settin…

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French Code of civil procedureIn force
Section I: Common provisions.

Article ANNEXE, art. 3

The matters listed in Article 2 fall within the jurisdiction of the judicial court in the first instance. The parties are exempt from the obligation to constitute a lawyer. Proceedings shall be oral.

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French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Paragraph 1: Designation of judicial police officers

Article R3

The commission provided for in Article 16 (2° and 4°) of the Code of Criminal Procedure, whose assent is required for the appointment of members of the national gendarmerie and civil servants from the…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Preliminary chapter: Social dialogue.

Article L3

Each year, the Government's policy guidelines in the areas of individual and collective labour relations, employment and vocational training, as well as the timetable envisaged for their implementatio…

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French Public procurement codeIn force
Preliminary title

Article L3

Purchasers and concession-granting authorities shall respect the principle of equal treatment of candidates for the award of a public procurement contract. They shall implement the principles of freed…

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