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French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Subsection 1: Transport, searches and seizures

Article 96

…e that professional secrecy and the rights of the defence are respected. The provisions of Articles 56 and 56-1 to 56-5 are applicable to searches carried out by the investigating judge.

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French Commercial codeIn force
TITLE III: Provisions applicable in New Caledonia.

Article L931-19

A article L. 145-56, the words: "and procedure" are deleted.

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French Commercial codeIn force
TITLE IV: Provisions applicable in French Polynesia.

Article L941-19

In article L. 145-56, the words: "and procedure" are deleted.

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French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Chapter I: Flagrant crimes and offences

Article 57

Subject to articles 56-1 to 56-5 and to respect for professional secrecy and the rights of the defence mentioned in article 56, the operations prescribed by the said article shall be carried out in th…

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French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Title XX: National automated genetic fingerprint database

Article 706-56-1

…n enforced in France following the transfer of the convicted persons. The provisions of article 706-56 are applicable to these persons.

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Paragraph 2: Provisions relating to the implementation of a resolution measure

Article L613-56-7

…tion 9 of this section, I of Article L. 613-55, 1° of I of Article L. 613-55-4, I of Article L. 613-56 and Article L. 613-56-1, including: 1° Modification of all relevant registers ; 2° Removal from t…

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French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Chapter I: Flagrant crimes and offences

Article 60-1

…against them without legitimate reason. When the requisitions concern persons mentioned in Articles 56-1 to 56-5, the information may only be handed over with their agreement.With the exception of the…

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Popular savings passbook account.

Article R*221-57

The competent administrative authority referred to in articles R. 221-55 and R. 221-56 is the Minister for the Economy.

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Paragraph 2: Provisions relating to the implementation of a resolution measure

Article L613-50-4

…e suspension of a payment or delivery obligation arising from a contract pursuant to Article L. 613-56-8 or the occurrence of any event directly linked to the application of such a measure does not al…

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Subsection 10: Provisions relating to the resolution procedure

Article L613-57-1

…proceedings to another entity or when it implements a measure provided for in II of Article L. 613-56-3, the resolution board shall ensure, subject to the provisions of Articles L. 613-50-4, L. 613-5…

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