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French Commercial codeIn force
Subsection 2: Master plans, sector plans and regional plans for the organisation of missions

Article R711-44

…ces covered by a sectoral plan provided for in 3° of Article L. 711-8 and defined in Article R. 711-41.It also specifies the pooled and delegated functions and missions, the local missions provided fo…

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Organisation and internal control

Article R533-18-4

Where they have been given authority to sign on behalf of an investment firm, members of the staff of that investment firm may not, without the authorisation of the senior management, perform administ…

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French Sports CodeIn force
Section 1: Distribution of tasks and responsibilities between the State and the Regions

Article L114-4

…te employees working in sports resource, expertise and performance centres, subject to article L. 114-6 ; 2° Supervision of athletes and trainees and operating expenses directly linked to teaching, re…

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French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Title XVII: Prosecution, investigation and judgment of offences relating to trafficking in human beings, procuring or the use of prostitution of minors

Article 706-40

In the event of an offence under 3° of article 225-10 of the Penal Code, the occupier and the person engaging in prostitution are jointly and severally liable for any damages that may be awarded for n…

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French Sports CodeIn force
Section 1: Inspections and sampling

Article R241-4

…on veterinary prescription; 2° One or more of the samples and examinations mentioned in article R. 241-5 ; 3° If the approved veterinarian deems it necessary, a medical examination. The person or pers…

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French Commercial codeIn force
Section 8: Recourse in the event of non-acceptance and non-payment.

Article L511-45

I. - The bearer may claim from the person against whom he is exercising his recourse: 1° The amount of the bill of exchange not accepted or not paid with interest, if this has been stipulated; 2° Inte…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
CHAPTER I: General provisions

Article L3441-4

…Republic, agreements with one or more States, territories or regional bodies defined in article L. 3441-3. When this authorisation is granted, the authorities of the Republic are, at their request, re…

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French Civil CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Trust as security

Article 2372-4

If the beneficiary of the trust has acquired free disposal of the property or right assigned pursuant to Article 2372-3, he shall pay to the settlor, where the value mentioned in the penultimate parag…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Single section.

Article R1113-4

The depositary shall give the depositor a receipt containing the inventory of the items deposited and, where applicable, kept by the depositor in accordance with article R. 1113-3.The receipt or a cop…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
CHAPTER III : Regional cooperation

Article L7253-4

In the areas of competence of the territorial collectivity of Martinique, the Assembly of Martinique may, by deliberation, request the authorities of the Republic to authorise the President of the Exe…

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