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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
TITLE III: OVERSEAS REGIONS

Article R4437-4

The Mayotte council for culture, education and the environment comprises twenty-two members, including:1° Seven representatives of bodies involved in cultural life;2° Seven representatives of bodies i…

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French Commercial codeIn force
TITLE II: Provisions specific to the Department of Mayotte.

Article L922-4

In 5° of article L. 225-115, the words: "payments made pursuant to 1 and 4 of article 238 bis of the General Tax Code" are replaced by the words: "tax deductions provided for by the provisions of tax…

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French Commercial codeIn force
TITLE V: Provisions applicable in the Wallis and Futuna Islands.

Article L952-4

At 5° of article L. 225-115, the words: "payments made in application of articles 1 and 4 of article 238 bis of the French General Tax Code" are replaced by the words: "tax deductions provided for by…

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French Tourism CodeIn force
Section 1: National approval for social and family tourism organisations.

Article R*412-7

…an approval that is due to be suspended or withdrawn is invited to present its observations beforehand.

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 1: Conditions for exchanging and sharing information between professionals

Article D1110-3-4

…ons;3° When their purpose is the coordinated medical care of individuals, health cooperation groups and social and medico-social cooperation groups, as well as public interest groups and economic inte…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Composition and operation of the College of Experts

Article R1142-63-4

…members. The amount of these allowances is set by order of the ministers responsible for the budget and health.

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French Labour CodeIn force
Chapter IV: Group retirement savings plan

Article R3334-4

…e or their partner in a civil solidarity pact. This disability is assessed within the meaning of 2° and 3° of article L. 341-4 of the Social Security Code, or is recognised by a decision of the Commis…

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French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Section 1: Establishment and composition

Article D49-4

…designate each year, by order, following the opinion of the general assembly of judges of the court and the opinion of the presidents of the judicial courts concerned, the enforcement judges entrusted…

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French Commercial codeIn force
Subsection 2: Professional organisation

Article R821-40

…ballot, in accordance with the procedures laid down in the last two paragraphs of Article R. 821-58 and for four years, a chairman, a vice-chairman and six members, who constitute the bureau. Half of…

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French Commercial codeIn force
Subsection 2: Professional organisation

Article R821-46

The National Council is responsible for the administration of the Compagnie nationale and the management of its assets. It gives its opinion, when invited to do so by the Keeper of the Seals, Minister…

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