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French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Purpose and terms of the contract

Article D6114-6

In accordance with the procedures set out in articles D. 6121-7 to D. 6121-10, the contract sets quantitative targets for authorised care activities and heavy equipment, as defined in articles R. 6122…

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French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Title IV: The manner in which statements by members of the Government and representatives of foreign powers are received

Article 652

The Prime Minister and other members of the Government may appear as witnesses only after authorisation by the Council of Ministers, on the report of the Keeper of the Seals, Minister of Justice. Such…

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French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Title IV: The manner in which statements by members of the Government and representatives of foreign powers are received

Article 654

…by the president of the judicial tribunal of his residence. To this end, a statement of the facts and a list of the claims and issues on which the testimony is required shall be sent by the court he…

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French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Title IV: The manner in which statements by members of the Government and representatives of foreign powers are received

Article 653

When the appearance takes place by virtue of the authorisation provided for in the preceding article, the statement shall be received in the ordinary manner.

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French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Title IV: The manner in which statements by members of the Government and representatives of foreign powers are received

Article 656

…delegated by him. It is then carried out in the manner provided for in the articles 654, paragraph 2, and 655.

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French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Title IV: The manner in which statements by members of the Government and representatives of foreign powers are received

Article 655

The statement thus received shall be immediately delivered to the registry or sent, closed and sealed, to that of the requesting court and communicated, without delay, to the public prosecutor and to…

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French Code of civil procedureIn force
Chapter II: The form of bailiff's documents.

Article 648

Any writ issued by a bailiff shall state, independently of the particulars prescribed elsewhere:1. Its date;2. a) If the claimant is a natural person: his surname, first names, occupation, domicile, n…

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French Customs CodeIn force
Section 2: Right of access to premises and places of business and home visits.

Article 63 ter

In order to carry out the investigations necessary for the detection and investigation of the offences provided for in this Code, category A or B customs officers and category C officers, provided tha…

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French Insurance CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Technical provisions for life assurance, marriage and natality insurance and capitalisation operations

Article R343-6

…hed by virtue of the present code, the deferral of the charge is recorded in the company's accounts and does not affect this sub-accounting system.

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French Code of civil procedureIn force
Chapter I: Calculation of time limits.

Article 643

Where the claim is brought before a court whose registered office is in mainland France, the time limits for appearance, appeal, opposition, third-party opposition in the hypothesis provided for in Ar…

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