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French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Section 1: Transmission and execution of requests for mutual assistance

Article 694-4

If the execution of a request for mutual assistance from a foreign judicial authority is likely to undermine public order or the essential interests of the Nation, the Public Prosecutor to whom the re…

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French Commercial codeIn force
Sub-sub-paragraph 3: Declarations of amending or supplementary registration.

Article R123-49

Within fifteen days of the new registration or conversion, it is notified, by the clerk of the court within whose jurisdiction the new establishment or the new address of the company fixed at the resi…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Subsection 1: Aid to cinematographic companies

Article R1511-43

Per year, the amount of subsidy granted by one or more local authorities may not exceed 30% of the establishment's turnover, or 30% of the cost of the project if it relates exclusively to work likely…

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Subsection 3: Obligations relating to the fight against prohibited games

Article R773-42

I. - Are applicable in New Caledonia, subject to the adaptations mentioned in II, the provisions of the articles mentioned in the left-hand column of the table below, in the wording indicated in the r…

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Subsection 3: Obligations relating to the fight against prohibited games

Article R774-42

I. - The provisions of the articles mentioned in the left-hand column of the table below shall apply in French Polynesia, subject to the adaptations mentioned in II, in the wording indicated in the ri…

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Subsection 3: Obligations relating to the fight against prohibited games

Article R775-41

I. - Are applicable in the Wallis and Futuna Islands, subject to the adaptations mentioned in II, the provisions of the articles mentioned in the left-hand column of the table below, in the wording in…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 5: Financing

Article D4163-47

The reimbursement to the body managing the professional prevention account at local level in respect of the expenses mentioned in 1° and 2° of article L. 4163-7 corresponds to the expenses incurred in…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 2: Availability to healthcare professionals

Article D3134-4

In application of article L. 3134-2-1, the secondment agreement concluded between the Agence nationale de santé publique and the public health institution specifies the nature, duration and location o…

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French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Section 2: Procedure

Article 698-4

The hierarchical superiors must comply with the request of criminal investigation police officers to place at their disposal a member of the military in active service, when either the requirements of…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Paragraph 2: Scope of collective bargaining

Article L3142-46

In order to implement the employee's right to the leave referred to in article L. 3142-42, a collective agreement or agreement at company level or, failing that, an agreement or agreement at industry…

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