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French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 4: Rules specific to reappointment

Article R1411-58-13

At the time of renewal of each of the Boards of Directors mentioned in Article L. 1411-5-2, the persons called upon to take part in an appointment, who wish to renew the term of office of one or more…

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French Commercial codeIn force
Subsection 5: The electronic portal

Article Annexe art. R814-58-2

ANNEX TO ARTICLE R. 814-58-2 OF THE COMMERCE CODE Data and information provided when registering on the portal Contents of the declaration 1° Identity of the person concerned (surname, first names), d…

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French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Chapter III: Security detention and surveillance

Article 706-53-20

The provisions of this chapter do not apply to a person who has been released on parole, unless this measure has been revoked. When security detention is ordered in respect of a person who has been se…

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French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Chapter III: Security detention and surveillance

Article 706-53-21

Security detention and security surveillance are suspended by any detention that occurs during their execution. If the detention exceeds a period of six months, the resumption of secure detention or s…

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French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Chapter III: Security detention and surveillance

Article 706-53-22

A decree in the Council of State shall specify the conditions and procedures for the application of this chapter. This decree specifies the conditions under which the rights of persons held in a socio…

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French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Section 1: Recording data in the directory

Article R53-21-5

…he register: 1° Information relating to the person him/herself : surname, forename(s), gender, date and place of birth of the person, nationality(ies) as well as, where applicable, alias(es), change o…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 1: High Council for Social Dialogue.

Article R*2122-5

The opinions of the High Council for Social Dialogue, required by law, are recorded in the minutes of the meetings.

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Subsection 1: Organisation of the régies (R).

Article R1617-5-2

I. - The titular or temporary administrator may receive an allowance for handling funds under the conditions laid down by order of the Minister responsible for the budget.II. - The administrator is as…

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French Insurance CodeIn force
Paragraph 3: Provisions common to mutual insurance companies with a board of directors and general management and with a supervisory board and management board

Article R322-55-2

…neral Meeting of members called to approve the financial statements for the previous financial year and held in the year in which the term of office of the said director or member of the Supervisory B…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 2: Contracts with healthcare service providers

Article L1435-5-5

…seil d'Etat will specify the conditions for the application of articles L. 1435-5-1 to L. 1435-5-4, and in particular the procedures for billing procedures performed as part of outpatient activity.

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