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French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Title VIIc: Enforcement of sentences and probation decisions in application of the Framework Decision of the Council of the European Union of 27 November 2008

Article 764-5

…he person concerned is ordinarily resident, under lawful conditions, in the territory of that State and has returned to it or wishes to return to it; 2° The person concerned is not ordinarily resident…

AI translation · Updated 7 Nov 2023Open Article
French Labour CodeIn force
Section 1: Provisions relating to Mayotte

Article L5524-5

For the application of article L. 5423-7 in Mayotte, the words: "in articles L. 821-1 and L. 821-2 of the Social Security Code" are replaced by the words: "in article 35 of order no. 2002-411 of 27 Ma…

AI translation · Updated 6 Nov 2023Open Article
French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
CHAPTER V: External action by local and regional authorities

Article D1115-5

The provisions of Title II of decree no. 55-733 of 26 May 1955 on the codification and amendment of texts relating to the economic and financial control of the State and, where applicable, those of dé…

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French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Chapter II: The Examining Magistrate's Chamber: second instance examining magistrate's court

Article D43-5

In accordance with articles 41-4,41-6,99,706-153 et 778, the president of the investigating chamber has sole jurisdiction to rule on applications or appeals or disputes relating to:-to the restitution…

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French Commercial codeIn force
Section 2: The decision or opinion of the departmental committee.

Article R752-5

…ion for authorisation to operate a business specifies the capacity in which the applicant is acting and the nature of the project.An order of the minister responsible for trade sets out the model for…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
CHAPTER I: General provisions

Article R3551-5

…rred to in article L. 3551-10 take into consideration the departmental collectivity's risk analysis and coverage plan. They are drawn up by the prefect after receiving the opinion of the general counc…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Hyperbaric prevention advisor

Article R4461-5

The employer shall inform each worker required to work in a hyperbaric environment of the name and contact details of the hyperbaric prevention advisor referred to in Article R. 4461-4.

AI translation · Updated 3 Nov 2023Open Article
French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 1: Entry on the roll of the order

Article R4112-5

…ll immediately send it the contested decision, the complete file on which it has based its decision and its written observations. If the appeal is submitted by the national council, it must be accompa…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 1: General provisions relating to elections.

Article D4233-5

…up for each section of the Association, consisting of pharmacists who are duly entered on the roll and who are not subject to a decision prohibiting them from practising or from providing benefits to…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 2: Foreign workers.

Article R5523-5

In Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon, the work permit is presented, on request, to the authorities responsible for monitoring working conditions.

AI translation · Updated 1 Nov 2023Open Article
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