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French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 10: Temporary non-medical accommodation for pregnant women

Article R6111-55

In application of article L. 6111-1-5, the establishments holding an authorisation mentioned in 3° of article R. 6122-25 offer temporary non-medical accommodation to pregnant women who request it, in…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 10: Temporary non-medical accommodation for pregnant women

Article R6111-56

The accommodation referred to in this section is for a maximum of five consecutive nights prior to the expected date of delivery, as assessed by a doctor or midwife The period referred to in the previ…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Chapter III: Resources and means

Article R1233-5

The National Coordination Committee of the National Agency for Territorial Cohesion referred to in Article L. 1233-4 comprises, in addition to the Director General of the Agency or his representative…

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French Commercial codeIn force
Section 2: Seller's lien.

Article L141-5

The vendor's lien on a business only arises if the sale has been evidenced by a duly registered notarial or private deed.It relates only to the elements of the business listed in the sale and in the r…

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French Civil CodeIn force
Section 2: Educational assistance

Article 375-5

On a provisional basis but subject to appeal, the judge may, during the proceedings, either order the provisional surrender of the minor to a reception or observation centre, or take one of the measur…

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Section 9: Alteration

Article L131-58

If the text of the cheque is altered, signatories subsequent to the alteration are bound by the terms of the altered text; earlier signatories are bound by the terms of the original text.

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French Tourism CodeIn force
Section 2: Classification.

Article D311-5

Tourist hotels, regardless of the number of rooms, are assigned to one of the categories designated by an increasing number of stars, according to the criteria set out in a classification table drawn…

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French Commercial codeIn force
Subsection 1: The Board of Directors of the Executive Board.

Article L225-56

I. - The Chief Executive Officer is vested with the broadest powers to act in all circumstances on behalf of the company. He exercises these powers within the limits of the corporate purpose and subje…

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French Customs CodeIn force
Chapter IIa: Operational reserve of the customs administration

Article 52 quinquies

Reservist customs officers sign a contract of employment for a period of between one and five years, which sets out their obligations in terms of availability and initial and ongoing training, and whi…

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Subsection 2: General rules governing UCITS

Article L214-5

I. - A UCITS may have one or more sub-funds if its articles of association or fund rules so provide. Each sub-fund gives rise to the issue of a class of units or shares representing the assets of the…

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