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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Subsection 1: Guarantees granted in the exercise of the mandate

Article R2123-11

I. - To benefit from the financial compensation provided for by article L. 2123-3, an elected representative who does not receive an official allowance and who is an employee must prove to the local a…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 4: Other narcotic substances and preparations

Article R5132-79

…ontains, expressed as above; 3° The gross mass and tare weight corresponding to the packaging used; 4° The name and address of the manufacturer, distributor or importer; 5° A skull and crossbones on a…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Paragraph 2: Radon management in establishments open to the public

Article D1333-32

…and the army hospitals mentioned in article L. 6147-7 ; b) The establishments mentioned in 1°, 2°, 4°, 6°, 7° and 12° of I of Article…

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French Intellectual Property CodeIn force
Single title

Article R811-1

…ply in New Caledonia:1° The provisions of Book I with the exception of Articles R. 133-1, R. 133-2 (4°) and R. 135-1 to R. 135-4 ;2° The provisions of Book II in their wording, for their application ,…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Chapter V: Criminal provisions.

Article L1525-6

The following are punishable by the penalties laid down in article L. 1525-4:1° Falsifying medicinal substances intended for sale;2° Exhibiting, offering for sale or selling falsified medicinal substa…

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French Public procurement codeIn force
Paragraph 6: Assistance with acceptance procedures and the implementation of the completion guarantee

Article D2171-14

…ng acceptance of the works until they are lifted;3° Examining defects reported by the project owner;4° Compiling the completed works file, which is necessary for its use.

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Section 4: Measures to prevent and manage banking crises

Article L613-62-2

…a non-member state of the European Union which exercise powers equivalent to those provided for in 4° of II of Article L. 612-1. Prior to being communicated, the information must benefit from guarant…

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French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylumIn force
Title IV: RIGHT TO STAY ON FRENCH TERRITORY

Article L542-5

When the foreign national's right to remain has ended pursuant to b or d of 1° of article L. 542-2 and an obligation to leave French territory has been issued against him or her, the administrative au…

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French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylumIn force
Section 1: Specific cases of house arrest and administrative detention

Article L752-3

In the event of house arrest pursuant to article L. 752-1, the provisions of articles L. 732-1, L. 732-3, L. 732-7, L. 733-1, L. 733-2 and L. 733-3 are applicable.Failure to comply with the requiremen…

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French Insurance CodeIn force
Section I: General provisions.

Article R424-2

…roceeds from invested funds; 3° The advances from the State mentioned under II of Article L. 425-1; 4° Any other resources.

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