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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Withdrawal of aid

Article R5141-4

…of the company created or taken over ceases to be met within two years of the creation or takeover, and subject to article R. 5141-6: 1° The benefit of the exemptions from social security contribution…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 9: State employees.

Article D5424-48

Days directly compensated by the State for bad weather are taken into account when calculating the maximum of sixty days provided for in article D. 5424-14.

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 9: State employees.

Article D5424-47

Hours worked on public works or building projects on behalf of the State are included in the calculation of the minimum number of hours provided for in article D. 5424-11.

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 9: State employees.

Article D5424-46

In the case of salaried workers employed by the State, the Ministers concerned may, where necessary, lay down special arrangements for the application of this section.

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 9: State employees.

Article D5424-49

The Prefect shall issue to the employees concerned leaving the service a certificate bearing the information provided for in article D. 5424-31.

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Home delivery.

Article R5125-48

…ts, products or articles mentioned in article L. 4211-1. He shall also ensure that all explanations and recommendations are made available to the patient.

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Home delivery.

Article R5125-47

…of Article L. 5125-25, a sealed package is any opaque package bearing the name of a single patient and sealed in such a way that the recipient can ensure that it has not been opened by a third party.

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Home delivery.

Article R5125-49

…arantee their perfect preservation; these medicinal products, products or articles cannot be stored and are delivered directly to the patient.

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French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Chapter II: Provisions applicable before the Court of Cassation

Article R*49-32

…or of his own motion, may, in urgent cases, reduce the time limit provided for in articles R. * 49-30 and R. * 49-31. It sets the date of the hearing at which the priority question of constitutionali…

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French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Section 1: General provisions

Article 380-4

During the time limits for appeal and during the appeal proceedings, enforcement of the judgment on the public prosecution is stayed. However, the judgment of the Assize Court shall continue to have e…

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