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French Insurance CodeIn force
Section I: Prevention of conflicts of interest

Article L522-1

In addition to the obligations imposed on him or her pursuant to the provisions of Articles L. 521-1, L. 521-2 and L. 521-3 and Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2017/2359 of 21 September 2017, the…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 3: Opposition

Article R4234-46

I.-A pharmacist who is the subject of a complaint before the national disciplinary chamber and who has not lodged a defence in due form shall be entitled to lodge an objection to the decision rendered…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 3: Financial and accounting rules

Article R6123-16

The institution's budget comprises nine financial sections: 1° A section dedicated to the financing of work-linked training, divided into five sub-sections: a) A sub-section dedicated to the equalisat…

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French Code of civil enforcement proceduresIn force
Subsection 2: Shareholder rights and securities not admitted to trading on a regulated market or a multilateral trading facility

Article R233-5

Failing an amicable sale under the conditions set out in articles…

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French Intellectual Property CodeIn force
Section 1: Litigation concerning the invalidity and revocation of trademarks

Article R716-1

The application for invalidity or lapse referred to in Article L. 716-1 shall be made in writing in accordance with the terms and conditions laid down by decision of the Director General of the Nation…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Chapter II: Misuse of title.

Article L4162-1

The improper use of the title of doctor, dental surgeon or midwife or of a diploma, certificate or other title legally required for the practice of these professions is punishable as the offence of us…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Chapter III: Functioning of committees

Article R23-113-3

I. - Notwithstanding the provisions of articles R. 3252-2 to R. 3252-5, where the trade union organisation has not reimbursed the employer for all or part of the sums due within the period provided fo…

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French Public procurement codeIn force
Section 2: Adaptation provisions

Article L3371-2

For the application of the legislative provisions of Book I in New Caledonia :1° In Article L. 3112-3, the word "other" is deleted ;2° In Article L. 3113-1, the words: "mentioned in Article L. 5213-13…

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French Public procurement codeIn force
Section 2: Adaptation provisions

Article L3361-2

For the application of the legislative provisions of Book I in French Polynesia :1° In Article L. 3112-3, the word "other" is deleted ;2° In Article L. 3113-1, the words: "mentioned in Article L. 5213…

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French Intellectual Property CodeIn force
Section 1: Litigation concerning the invalidity and revocation of trademarks

Article R716-12

The notification referred to in the last paragraph of Article L. 411-5 shall indicate the time limit for appeal, the manner in which it may be exercised and the names and addresses of the parties to t…

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