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French Intellectual Property CodeIn force
Section 2: Technical protection and information measures

Article L331-8

Right holders are not, however, obliged to take the measures set out in Article L. 331-7 where the work or other subject-matter protected by a neighbouring right is made available to the public under…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Chapter I: Representativeness criteria.

Article L2121-1

The representativeness of trade union organisations is determined on the basis of the following cumulative criteria: 1° Respect for republican values; 2° Independence; 3° Financial transparency; 4° A…

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French Insurance CodeIn force
Chapter II: Special provisions applicable to non-river insurance in the départements of Bas-Rhin, Haut-Rhin and Moselle

Article L192-7

The provisions of articles L. 192-3 to L. 192-5 and those of articles 1127 and 1128 of the local civil code also apply to preferential creditors.

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 2: Export assignment contract.

Article L1236-7

Termination at the initiative of the employer of the export assignment contract provided for in Article L. 1223-5 is subject to the provisions of Chapter II relating to dismissal on personal grounds.

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French Intellectual Property CodeIn force
Section 3: Exception for people with disabilities

Article R122-15

I. - The commission in charge of the disability exception is placed under the Minister in charge of culture and the Minister in charge of the disabled.It has the following missions:1° To examine and i…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Paragraph 3: Assessment and quality missions of France Compétences

Article R6123-30

I.-The annual activity report referred to in Article L. 6123-11 outlines all of France Compétences' activities in relation to its missions listed in Article L. 6123-5.II.-Each year, when the report is…

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French Sports CodeIn force
Section 2: Prior authorisation and declaration

Article L331-6

Organising a sporting event under the conditions set out in article L. 331-5 without the authorisation of the delegating federation is punishable by a fine of 15,000 euros.

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French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylumIn force
Chapter II: APPEALS TO THE NATIONAL COURT ON ASYLUM RIGHTS

Article R532-30

The provisions of articles R. 113-2 to R. 113-4 of the Code of Administrative Justice are applicable to referrals made pursuant to article L. 532-5.

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French Labour CodeIn force
Paragraph 1: Common provisions.

Article D4622-32

The inter-company committee or the inspection commission is informed : 1° Any change of sector or assignment of a doctor in a company or establishment with fifty or more employees; 2° Observations and…

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French Commercial codeIn force
Chapter II: Company accounts

Article L232-24

The registrar, when he finds that the filing provided for in I of Articles L. 232-21 to L. 232-23 has not been made, shall inform the president of the commercial court so that he may apply Article L.…

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